Recruitment began on April 10, 2025 and the job listing expires on October 10, 2025.
Butler County Children Services is currently hiring social workers in both the intervention and permanency departments. Both departments are 40 hours per week with core hours being between 8am-5pm (flexibility required). Applicants do not need to specify which department as this will be discussed further during the interview process. Apply through Handshake or send your resume to Sarah DeMoss at sarah.demoss@jfs.ohio.gov.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Makes investigations of cases of possible child neglect or abuse and assessments of other requests for agency services in non-protective cases. Uses agency criteria to determine safety and risk considerations in the child’s living environment.
2. Makes and maintains contacts with schools, doctors, hospitals, police agencies, and others to investigate complaints and initiate and implement plans for service. Records contact information in SACWIS as prescribed in BCCS Policy.
3. Encourages family participation in developing and implementing casework plans, identifying and meeting the needs of children, and encouraging participation and compliance by adult members.
4. Participates in court hearings and administrative reviews.
5. Initiates legal action(s) to protect children, including basic knowledge and familiarity with applicable laws, rules of court and evidence, and legal procedures for protection of children.
6. Writes and completes reports, correspondence, case plans, case histories, case summaries, contracts, and other documents; maintains necessary records and files; prepares court summaries and completes court reviews.
7. Monitors the safety and well-being of children at home or in out-of-home placement.
8. Provides crisis intervention counseling.
9. Attends workshops and training sessions. Responsible to serve On-Call duty in the Agency’s 24-hour emergency and crisis services to families and/or children in need. Performs duties under the direction of the On-Call supervisor.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by the Intervention Supervisor or other BCCS Administration.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Requires at least completion of course work for a Bachelor’s degree (social work, sociology, psychology, home training) as required by college or university and twelve (12) months paid experience. Prefer completion of course work for a Master’s degree in subjects outlined above and appropriate paid work experience.
2. Honesty and the highest personal integrity.
3. Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, administration, and other professionals.
COMPENSATION:
Pay starts at $24.05, with an increase for license/masters and experience.
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