The Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services Board of Logan & Champaign Counties is seeking an individual with, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.

This position is responsible for the fiscal operations of the Board including fiscal planning, budgeting, required financial reports, grant management, oversight of contracts, and compliance with all federal and state regulations.  Experience in managing public funding/accounting desired. 

Must complete required background checks/drug screen. 
Send resume to SEARCH, P.O. Box 765, West Liberty, OH  43357 or email tsteiner@mhdas.org.  
Deadline for submission is April 12, 2021. E.O.E.

Champaign County Job & Family Services is now hiring a Social Services Worker II. 
Position Description
Investigates claims of child abuse/neglect/dependency and reports to law enforcement as indicated in the Champaign County Memorandum of Understanding. Interviews alleged victim (s), interviews significant others, and interviews collateral contacts.

Maintains caseload of children/families who have previously been determined to require the protective assistance of the services of the agency.

Determines initial eligibility for intake/referral. Prepares assigned cases for administrative or judicial procedures as required. Determines and re-determines clients’ eligibility for publicly funded social service programs. Maintains con-tact with numerous community and other governmental agencies to coordinate services and obtain information.

Completes reports, case recordings and correspondence. Participates in legal action to establish legal guardianship in cases, to include testifying in court as necessary. Meets procedural deadlines governing the management of social services cases set by the State of Ohio and ensures that this documentation is complete.

Serves as on-call social service worker (e.g., on weekends, holidays, and after business hours). Responds to assigned emergency calls and situations. Answers and returns phone calls from consumers and colleagues.

Attends Social Services related training, conferences and other educational programs as required for position. Other duties as assigned. Serves as on call and back up for Adult Protective Services.

Examples of Duties
Job duties vary from worker to worker depending on the priorities to which the worker is primarily assigned.  Responsibilities will be primarily investigative or ongoing in nature, but all workers will need to be aware of rules for all child protective services functions and be available to provide back up to peers. Responsibilities may be reassigned as needed based on operational needs.  

Education and Experience Required
Required:  Bachelor's degree in social work or related social services field.
Preferred: Experience in child protective services and/or CORE training or adoption assessor experience

Desired Training and Skills

• Training experience related to interviewing (including interviewing child victims of sexual abuse)
• Knowledge about local community services and resources
• Customer service or experience in delivery of services
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.
• Proficient in typing/computer systems
• Child Welfare CORE training a plus
• Able to multi-task
• Attention to detail
• Compassionate
• Organized
• Assertive
• Patient
• Inquisitive

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Caring Kitchen is looking for a part-time Case Manager to work approximately 25-30 hours per week. The successful candidate will assist residents of Caring Kitchen emergency shelter with access to supportive services. Case manager duties include assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating actions required to meet the client’s service needs.
Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable and client-centered
• Handle case assignments, draft service plans, review case progress and determine case closure
• Complete assessments and provide clients with immediate access to safety through emergency shelter
• Conduct needs assessments and develop individualized case management plans with clients
• Provide crisis intervention. Assist victims of domestic violence to develop safety and housing plans
• Collaborate with other social service agencies and law enforcement to ensure equal access to services for all clients
• Network with other social service agencies and community groups
• Adhere to professional standards as outlined by shelter policies and procedures
• Assist with the training of volunteers and interns
• Record case information, complete accurately all necessary forms and produce statistical reports
• Maintain confidential written records of all services provided to clients
• Have an understanding of the Housing First Model
• HMIS Training & Certification required
• Perform other duties as requested by the Executive Director or Assistant Director

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or related field - Associate degree with experience accepted.
• Crisis intervention training
• Valid Ohio driver’s license
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of community resources
• Training in cultural sensitivity and diversity
• Ability to work as a compassionate team member
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong knowledge of case management principles

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.50 - $16.97 per hour
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Hours per week:

• 20-29
• 30-39

Typical start time:

• 9AM

Typical end time:

• 3PM

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LifeCare Alliance is now hiring.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position’s first priority is volunteer recruitment for the Meals-on-Wheels program in Champaign and Logan Counties. This may include recruiting volunteer delivery drivers, monitoring the documentation to meet funder requirements, reporting client and volunteer requests and concerns, providing training sessions, and scheduling visitors and staff to go on routes. Additionally, this position may assist with assessments for active clients. Work requires attention to detail, customer relations, communication skills, interviewing skills, understanding of seniors and handicapped individuals, aging network and funding sources and an ability to handle multiple functions at one time.  This position will have frequent contact with agency personnel, volunteers, clients, funders and case managers and the general public. Work performed will be of a professional and sometimes confidential nature.  A positive and cooperative image and attitude is crucial, as well as independence and self-direction to accomplish its essential functions and responsibilities.
 
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
·         Responsible for assisting with the recruitment of volunteer delivery drivers. 
·         Responsible for assisting with daily coverage of volunteer routes. 
·         Responsible for securing volunteer driver documentation and producing reports. 
·         Responsible for assisting volunteer services staff with providing orientation ride-a-longs for student interns, agency visitors and newly hired agency personnel. 
·         Responsible for assessing clients and eligibility, including paperwork and follow-up.   
·         Performs other departmental and agency functions as necessary, including orientation and training of departmental staff, attending functions, participating in meetings and committees as necessary, route delivery and performing other assignments as required.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work in designated office site, meal sites, and client homes.  Part time or full time opportunity, generally working between the hours of Agency opening and closing, Monday through Friday, some weekend and evening work may be required on a limited basis.
 
QUALIFICATONS: Position requires a minimum 1 year experience in an outreach/recruitment position or equivalent, and strong customer relations, multi-tasking skills and be detailed oriented.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of or ability to learn about counties served, including outreach.

·         Ability to communicate with a diverse public, including older adults and handicapped individuals.
·         Knowledge of community-based services and aging network in communities served.
·         Ability to correctly and accurately document client information.
·         Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including basic computer skills.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, with discretion and integrity in handling confidential information.
• Ability to be flexible and cope with last minute schedule and route changes.
• Ability to use mature judgment in decision making.
• Ability to work with training materials, effectively conduct meetings and presentations.
• Ability to make home visits in neighborhoods of varying socioeconomic status.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather conditions and to lift up to 25 pounds.

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Champaign County Department of Job & Family Services is now hiring!
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Position Description
Investigates claims of child abuse/neglect/dependency and reports to law enforcement as indicated in the Champaign County Memorandum of Understand-ing. Interviews alleged victim (s), interviews significant others, and interviews collateral contacts.

Maintains caseload of children/families who have previously been determined to require the protective assistance of the services of the agency.

Determines initial eligibility for intake/referral. Prepares assigned cases for administrative or judicial procedures as required. Determines and re-determines clients’ eligibility for publicly funded social service programs. Maintains con-tact with numerous community and other governmental agencies to coordinate services and obtain information.

Completes reports, case recordings and correspondence. Participates in legal action to establish legal guardianship in cases, to include testifying in court as necessary. Meets procedural deadlines governing the management of social services cases set by the State of Ohio and ensures that this documentation is complete.

Serves as on-call social service worker (e.g., on weekends, holidays, and after business hours). Responds to assigned emergency calls and situations. Answers and returns phone calls from consumers and colleagues.

Attends Social Services related training, conferences and other educational programs as required for position. Other duties as assigned. Serves as on call and back up for Adult Protective Services.
Education and Experience Required

Required:  Bachelor's degree in social work or related social services field.
Preferred: Experience in child protective services and/or CORE training or adoption assessor experience

Desired Training and Skills

• Training experience related to interviewing (including interviewing child victims of sexual abuse)
• Knowledge about local community services and resources
• Customer service or experience in delivery of services
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.
• Proficient in typing/computer systems
• Child Welfare CORE training a plus
• Able to multi-task
• Attention to detail
• Compassionate
• Organized
• Assertive
• Patient
• Inquisitive

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Champaign County Department of Job & Family Services is now hiring!

Position Description
​Assist caseworkers who maintain caseloads of children/families who have entered foster care or who are under protective supervision. Complete placement searches for children. Complete family search activities, including contacting relatives in person, by phone, or via written correspondence. Complete home evaluations as needed. Maintain contact with assigned caseworker, Juvenile Court, community providers, extended family, friends, and informal supports of the family. Participates in legal actions, which includes testifying in Court as necessary. Answers and returns phone calls from consumers and colleagues.

Responds to individuals inquiring about foster care, adoption, and kinship care. Provides information to individuals inquiring about assistance in obtaining needed services. Refers, coordinates, and provides transportation for parental or sibling visitation for youth placed out of home. Determines eligibility for various social services programs as needed. 

Attends Social Services related training, conferences and other educational programs as required for position. All other duties as assigned. 
Education and Experience Required

Associate's degree, 2 years technical training or completion of undergraduate coursework in social science, early childhood development, or relate field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Desired Training and SkillsFamiliarity with electronic document systems/scanning
Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, etc.
Familiar with available community services/resources
Skilled at typing and organizing information
Able to multi-task
Team oriented
Efficient
Patient

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