Case Worker / Social Worker III

Case Worker / Social Worker III

Salary

$22.08 - $32.02 Hourly

Location

Delaware, OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2501051

Department

Job & Family Services

Opening Date

06/13/2025

Closing Date

6/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME (JFS)

• Description
• Benefits

Objectives

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a dedicated team of individuals committed to doing meaningful work? We have built a welcoming atmosphere that promotes the sharing of ideas, supports each other and tackles issues that directly impact our local communities.

If you are the type of person that would be excited to support impactful programs for the fastest growing county in Ohio, we would love to speak with you. We have an amazing opportunity for the right individual to join our team. We offer great benefits, professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, and it is all located right here in beautiful Delaware County.

Individual is responsible for providing case management services to families or investigates allegations of abuse/neglect/dependency of children. The individual works closely with community partners and families to provide services to families in the Delaware County community. Individual reports to the Social Services Supervisor.

Job Standards

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, social science, education, or a human services related field
• Must have 102 hours of CORE training within the first year of employment and continuing education of 36 hours per year thereafter.
• Adult Protective Services (APS) core training a plus.
• Adoption/Foster Assessor certification a plus.
• Licensed Social Worker (LWS) a plus.
• Must possess a valid Ohio Driver's License and proof of insurance that complies with the County policy combined with an acceptable driving record.
• Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on county business as a continued condition of employment.
• All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Essential Functions

• Investigates reports of abuse/neglect/dependency and exploitation of children and adults aged 60 and over to determine the validity of the reports and to assure the safety of the involved individuals in accordance with agency policy and procedures and Ohio Administrative Code;
• Removes individuals from their homes when the investigation reveals that the individuals are in immediate danger of physical injury, emotional harm, or neglect;
• Hold as confidential, all aspects of the job;
• Consults with the Prosecutor's Office regarding criminal and/or juvenile court filings;
• Files with the Probate Court when deemed necessary to protect adults aged 60 and over in immediate risk of harm;
• Prepares investigations and ongoing summaries for the Prosecutor and case records;
• Testifies in Juvenile and/or Common Pleas Courts regarding evidence gathered during the course of the investigation and/or case planning;
• Is on 24-hour emergency call for one week periods as scheduled;
• Provides crisis intervention and other case management services to individuals;
• Creates and maintains case records that contain necessary investigation documentation, related activities, and State required documentation;
• Works with other public and private agencies in obtaining and providing necessary information concerning referrals;
• Conducts community training on issues pertaining to child abuse and neglect;
• Creates correspondence, completing forms and developing reports associated with the public assistance operations;
• Handles client complaints and public inquiries regarding programs;
• Mentors students, college interns and new employees;
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• Attends various training sessions, video conferences, and workshops.
• Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations;
• Works overtime and outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

Delaware County offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental care, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.