Position Overview:
Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services is seeking two part-time Social Services Worker 2 professionals to independently perform intake and screening duties for Child and Adult Protective Services. These positions will work in coordination to ensure seamless coverage throughout the workday. Each worker will manage referrals, assess safety and risk, and support case documentation and compliance.
Work Schedules:
•Position A: 8:00 AM – 12:15 PM (Monday–Friday)
•Position B: 12:15 PM – 4:30 PM (Monday–Friday)
Note: Participation in the agency’s after-hours on-call rotation is required.
Key Responsibilities:
•Serve as the primary contact for intake calls for Child and Adult Protective Services.
•Document referrals and complete screening decisions in compliance with state and federal regulations.
•Provide written updates to mandated reporters and complete required cross-reports to law enforcement.
•Conduct random self-reviews of intake calls and ensure quality assurance.
•Respond to general inquiries about adoption and foster care and distribute informational materials.
•Assist caseworkers with scanning and organizing case files in the agency’s electronic filing system.
•Support placement efforts by helping locate appropriate homes for children entering or in agency custody.
•Perform background checks using JusticeWeb, SACWIS, and other systems for safety plan participants.
•Maintain adoption website profiles and assist with child-specific recruitment efforts.
•Compile reports and assist with procedure reviews to ensure compliance with OAC and CPOE requirements.
•Complete procurement tasks for CPS and APS programs.
•Refer applicable youth to OMJ for CCMEP services.
Minimum Qualifications:
•Associate’s degree in a human services-related field OR
•Completion of at least sixty (60) semester credit hours (or equivalent) toward a degree in human services-related studies from an accredited institution of higher education.
Note: Candidates must obtain a job-related bachelor’s degree no later than five (5) years after the start of employment with the agency.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in social work or a closely related human services field.
•Previous experience in protective services.
To Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit their cover letter and resume, positions open until filled, to:
Human Resources at champ_careers@jfs.ohio.gov
Any offer of employment is subject to background investigation including, but not limited to, prior or current employment, criminal background checks, fingerprinting, and Child Welfare history checks.
Champaign County is an Equal Opportunity Employer