<span>Social Services Worker I - Case Aide</span>

$44,304 - $60,923/Yr

Unclassified - Urbana, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Urbana, OH

About the position

The Social Services Worker I - Case Aide position at Champaign County Department of Job & Family Services involves providing essential support in various social services activities. The role focuses on assisting families and children through transportation, supervision of visitations, and eligibility determination for programs, among other responsibilities. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for flexible work arrangements after a probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for clients as needed.
• Supervise and monitor parent/child visitations.
• Complete relative search functions and genograms.
• Conduct file mining and send correspondence to relatives.
• Search for out-of-home care providers for youth.
• Attend meetings related to social services programs.
• Determine eligibility for programs within the social services department.
• Assist with other tasks as needed for the social services department.

Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent technical training in behavioral science, social science, early childhood development, education, or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience or completion of undergraduate major core coursework in a related field.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in protective services.
• Knowledge of social services programs and eligibility requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available.
• Paid sick leave, if earned leave is available.
• Employee, spouse, and family health insurance paid at a certain percentage.
• Two paid personal days per year, prorated based on start date.
• Paid vacation after 90 days of service or upon hire with prior countable service.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
• Wellness program for employees and spouses enrolled in a medical insurance plan.
• Deferred compensation plans available.
• Work from home opportunities after 90 days.
• Alternative 4-10 hour workday options after successful completion of probationary period.
• Flexible work hours depending on agency needs.
• IT resources provided (iPhone, Surface, SpeakWrite).
• On-site workout room.