social services worker i

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 Social Services Worker I with the Champaign County Department of Job and Family Services.
 
MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate’s degree, 2 years technical training, or completion of undergraduate major core coursework in behavioral science, social science, early childhood development, education or related field.
 
CLASSIFICATION:
Social Services Worker I, Pay Range 4 - $15.05 to $18.80 per hour based on experience
 
DUTIES:   Primary duties include a wide range of support activities which include providing transportation, supervising/monitoring parent/child visitation, completing relative search functions, completing genograms, file mining, sending correspondence to relatives, searching for out of home care providers for youth, attending meetings, determining eligibility for programs within the social services department, and other assistance as needed for the social services department.
 
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:
·         Available IT resources (iPhone, iPad/Surface, Speak Write)
·         Alternative 4-10 hour work day options after successful completion of probationary period
·         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 or Email:  [email protected]