Children Services is a division of the Job and Family Services agency located in Coshocton, OH. The purpose of a child welfare worker is to ensure child safety while providing resources to the family to promote long-term success. On a day-to-day basis, the worker will experience many different activities and experience, no two days are alike. The worker completes home visits with families, has meetings with other community members, may testify in court, among many other tasks. The worker is also responsible for recording documentation, meeting the state mandates, and maintaining client files.

Skills required to be considered for a Children Services Case Manager:

• Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Time management
• Organization
• Technology savvy
• Typing
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Programs
• High desire to grow and learn
• Associate degree in social work or related discipline is required with a bachelor's degree being preferred. If hired with an associate degree a bachelor's degree must be obtained within 5 years from hire date.

Benefits of working for Coshocton County DJFS include but are not limited to:

• Flexible scheduling, teamwork, and support services to ensure the employee is always at their peak performance.
• Major Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) as well as deferred compensation plans
• Mileage reimbursement at the federal reimbursement rate
• Tuition Assistance

Additional benefits of working for Coshocton County DJFS

• Friendly, helpful staff
• Be in control of your day (scheduling flexibility) with Supervisor approval
• Independent work with oversight
• Very supportive staff and environment.

To guarantee the agency has the most efficient employees, our agency offers training and guidance from co-workers on a one on one basis or from a training center as needed. The new employee will also get the mandated state training through the local training facility. No employee is left feeling lost or alone during their employment.

A Full position description is available upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.54 - $17.94 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to Relocate:

• Coshocton, OH 43812: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

To apply by mail or in person the interested person can submit their resume to :

Coshocton County Department of Job & Family Services

ATTN: Jaime Freeman

725 Pine Street

Coshocton, Ohio 43812

Again, to apply via email, please attach a resume and cover letter (optional) to Jaime Freeman at HRCOSHOCTONJFS@jfs.ohio.gov . A full position description is available upon request.