Social Services Worker II

Champaign County families are in need of a passionate, empathetic, non-judgmental, organized and resilient individual willing to partner with them in their mission of achieving safety, permanency and increased well-being of their children. If you possess these qualities and have a desire to help children and work with families in crisis, then consider a career as a Child Protective Services Worker with the Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services.
MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human services field. Master’s degree preferred.Previous child protective service experience and/or completed CORE training a plus.
CLASSIFICATION:
Social Services Worker II, Pay Range 6 - $17.38 to $21.79 per hour based on experience
DUTIES: Primary duties include providing a wide range of casework services to children and families. These duties may include any or combination of any of the following:

• Investigation and/or assessment of child abuse/neglect referrals;
• Maintenance of a caseload of families/children who require protective assistance;
• Provision of adoption and post adoption services to children and families.

Additional duties required based on functional job description including receiving and documenting allegations of child abuse/neglect and sharing with team mates in 24/7 on-call rotation (with associated on call stipend).
FRINGE BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Modified flex work hours
• Health Insurance paid at 80%
• Employee paid dental and vision
• Paid sick leave (if leave available)
• Paid vacation (after 1 year of service) or after accumulated if applicant has prior countable service
• OPERS
• Deferred compensation plans available

EMPLOYEE PERKS/ORGANIZATIONAL INNOVATIONS INCLUDE:

• IT resources (iPhone, iPad/Surface, Speak Write)
• Work from home opportunities
• Alternative 4-10 hour work day options after successful completion of probationary period
• Guaranteed overtime pay (or comp time accrual) for in field on call responses
• On site workout room

Anyone interested in this position should visit www.champaigndjfs.org and follow application packet instructions. The position will remain open until filled. The offer of employment is subject to background investigation including, but is not limited to, prior or current employment, criminal background checks, fingerprinting, and Child Welfare history checks.
Remit to:
Angie Robeson-Human Resource Officer
Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services
1512 S. US Highway 68, Suite N100, Urbana, OH 43078
Fax: 937-484-1506
Champaign County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.38 to $21.79 /hour