*Employer:        *Geauga County Job and Family Services

　　*Location:         *12611 Ravenwood Drive; Chardon, OH 44024

　　*Job title:        *Social Services Worker 1

　　*Position type:         *Full time, classified civil service

　　*Base rate:         *$18.39/hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience

　　Compensation:- Friendly work culture- Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days- 11 paid holidays per calendar year - No-cost life insurance coverage- Excellent rates on medical, dental, and prescription coverage (or waiver option) available

　　*Hours of work:     *8:00 a.m.--4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, some evening/weekend hours as needed.

　　*Summary:    *Geauga County Job and Family Services is seeking an entry-level social services professional to join our team. Primarily, this position supervises visits between parents and their children who are in and out-of-home placement, and transports clients to and from appointments. 

　　Other job duties include but are not limited to: interviewing callers and agency visitors to assess the appropriateness for a referral to CPS/APS; assisting case workers in delivering service plans; initiating contact and collaborating with community partners to meet families' needs; answering general inquiries regarding agency procedures and child welfare reporting; utilizing databases and other computer programs to document information; maintaining case records/files; and completing special projects as assigned to assist the Social Services division as a whole. 

　　Strict adherence to deadlines is a must along with professional communication and writing skills. The successful candidate is resourceful, willing to work a flexible schedule, and comfortable in crisis intervention. 

　　Requirements:- Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related field- Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and good driving record- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and FBI/BCI&I background checks

　　Geauga County Job and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.