Clermont County
SOCIAL SERVICE AIDE 2 (CHILDREN PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIVISION)
Clermont County, Ohio City, Ohio, United States, 45874
Do you enjoy working with families? Do you enjoy problem solving and finding ways to help others? Would you like the opportunity to remove barriers, identify strengths and problem solve to assist better outcomes for families? If so, Clermont County is seeking full time Social Service Aide 2 position within the Department of Job and Family Services, Division of Children's Protective Services.
BENEFITS: Clermont County offers a great benefits package to its full-time employees including, but not limited to: • Paid Holidays - 11 days per year • Paid Sick Leave - 15 days per year with unlimited carryover of unused days • Paid Vacation - up to 5 weeks with 15 years of service • Paid Personal Leave - up to 3 days per year • Student Loan Forgiveness - Public service employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program • Tuition Assistance Program • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (single to family plan options to fit your needs) • Life Insurance - $25,000 at no cost to employee; option to purchase supplemental coverage for self and spouse/child(ren) • Long-term Disability - at no cost to employee • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Ohio Public Employee Retirement System - Employees contribute 10% of salary and employer contributes 14%. (Employees do not pay federal social security tax from income; all contributions go directly towards OPERS.) • Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plans - employees may contribute to tax-deferred supplemental retirement accounts. • County Provided Vehicle -which includes fuel and maintenance. (Fleet vehicles are not take-home vehicles)
Type: Full-Time Permanent (Classified) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime) Bargaining Unit: AFSCME, Ohio Council 8 Probationary Period: 180 Days Salary: Negotiable depending on qualifications/experience (Minimum Hourly rate $16.80) Posting Period: Position will be open through 10/12/2025 or until filled. (candidates reviewed weekly)
JOB DUTIES: Coordinate scheduling of supervised visits at the agency. Coordinate scheduling of the transportations and provide transportation to Children Protective Services' customers as an integral part of the case plan; transports for Enhanced Medicaid Transportation Program, Foster Care and relative placements, and completes associated documentation. Monitor and maintain appearance of waiting/visitation rooms. Provide supervision between the parents/relatives and children, ensuring that unsafe or inappropriate interactions between the parents/relatives and child are immediately addressed. Document in SACWIS computer system a summary of all visits. Testify in Court regarding the parent/child interactions during supervised visits when required. Maintains records of activities and reports on conditions to caseworkers and supervisors. Performs general clerical duties (i.e. answers incoming telephone requests and makes referral to appropriate personnel; assist caseworkers with mailing, filings, and/or general research; enter various data into SACWIS computer system; etc.) Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, in-service training and supervisor meetings to remain current and to advance expertise. Works alone or with other persons in short or long-term team projects to resolve problems or conflicts in any area of county operations or to complete assigned projects at the direction of any county supervisor or Department Head when assigned. Works aggressively to reduce or eliminate safety/risk concerns in current position or work location. Reports safety/risk management issues to immediate supervisor. New and other related duties as assigned. As operational needs arise, may be required to assume additional duties of position within same classification.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Must have a high school education or equivalent. An Associate's degree in a human services related field is preferred. Ability to develop good rapport with clients and give instructions and directions to adults and children. Knowledge of safety practices and ability to recognize threatening or unusual conditions and take appropriate emergency action. Ability to prepare and maintain case notes; solve practical everyday problems; gather, collate and classify information; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; read and write simple sentences; and, answer routine telephone inquiries from the public.
-or education, training and/or experience in an amount equal to the Minimum Qualifications stated above
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Emergency response may be required. The position possesses responsibility for the safety of children and/or adults by requiring the incumbent to make determinations as to whether these children/adults are in an "imminent risk of harm". These children/adults are incapable of protecting themselves from physical, mental, and/or sexual abuse. Additionally, the position involves performing duties which require taking some special safety precautions, such as when contacting and negotiating with a family suspected of child abuse or neglect. However, performing this duty does not require the use of protective clothing. Exposure to these situations is likely to result in threats of injury, which are rarely acted upon. The position may involve lifting or carrying children, and exposure to contagious diseases. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements stated above. Military education and experience may be substituted for college and vocational certificate level course work on a case-by-case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations. For consideration please include a military transcript and/or Form DD214 with your application. Conditions and procedures for selection will be consistent with Clermont County Personnel Policy and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements, if applicable. Also, certain classifications, because of the nature of the work, require pre-placement and/or periodic physical examinations which may include drug/alcohol screening tests. Employment in a position with Clermont County Department of Job and Family Services is contingent upon successful completion and favorable adjudication of a criminal background check conducted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
Location :
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Posting Start :
09/24/2025
Posting End :
10/12/2025
BENEFITS: Clermont County offers a great benefits package to its full-time employees including, but not limited to: • Paid Holidays - 11 days per year • Paid Sick Leave - 15 days per year with unlimited carryover of unused days • Paid Vacation - up to 5 weeks with 15 years of service • Paid Personal Leave - up to 3 days per year • Student Loan Forgiveness - Public service employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program • Tuition Assistance Program • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (single to family plan options to fit your needs) • Life Insurance - $25,000 at no cost to employee; option to purchase supplemental coverage for self and spouse/child(ren) • Long-term Disability - at no cost to employee • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Ohio Public Employee Retirement System - Employees contribute 10% of salary and employer contributes 14%. (Employees do not pay federal social security tax from income; all contributions go directly towards OPERS.) • Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plans - employees may contribute to tax-deferred supplemental retirement accounts. • County Provided Vehicle -which includes fuel and maintenance. (Fleet vehicles are not take-home vehicles)
Type: Full-Time Permanent (Classified) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime) Bargaining Unit: AFSCME, Ohio Council 8 Probationary Period: 180 Days Salary: Negotiable depending on qualifications/experience (Minimum Hourly rate $16.80) Posting Period: Position will be open through 10/12/2025 or until filled. (candidates reviewed weekly)
JOB DUTIES: Coordinate scheduling of supervised visits at the agency. Coordinate scheduling of the transportations and provide transportation to Children Protective Services' customers as an integral part of the case plan; transports for Enhanced Medicaid Transportation Program, Foster Care and relative placements, and completes associated documentation. Monitor and maintain appearance of waiting/visitation rooms. Provide supervision between the parents/relatives and children, ensuring that unsafe or inappropriate interactions between the parents/relatives and child are immediately addressed. Document in SACWIS computer system a summary of all visits. Testify in Court regarding the parent/child interactions during supervised visits when required. Maintains records of activities and reports on conditions to caseworkers and supervisors. Performs general clerical duties (i.e. answers incoming telephone requests and makes referral to appropriate personnel; assist caseworkers with mailing, filings, and/or general research; enter various data into SACWIS computer system; etc.) Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, in-service training and supervisor meetings to remain current and to advance expertise. Works alone or with other persons in short or long-term team projects to resolve problems or conflicts in any area of county operations or to complete assigned projects at the direction of any county supervisor or Department Head when assigned. Works aggressively to reduce or eliminate safety/risk concerns in current position or work location. Reports safety/risk management issues to immediate supervisor. New and other related duties as assigned. As operational needs arise, may be required to assume additional duties of position within same classification.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Must have a high school education or equivalent. An Associate's degree in a human services related field is preferred. Ability to develop good rapport with clients and give instructions and directions to adults and children. Knowledge of safety practices and ability to recognize threatening or unusual conditions and take appropriate emergency action. Ability to prepare and maintain case notes; solve practical everyday problems; gather, collate and classify information; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; read and write simple sentences; and, answer routine telephone inquiries from the public.
-or education, training and/or experience in an amount equal to the Minimum Qualifications stated above
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Emergency response may be required. The position possesses responsibility for the safety of children and/or adults by requiring the incumbent to make determinations as to whether these children/adults are in an "imminent risk of harm". These children/adults are incapable of protecting themselves from physical, mental, and/or sexual abuse. Additionally, the position involves performing duties which require taking some special safety precautions, such as when contacting and negotiating with a family suspected of child abuse or neglect. However, performing this duty does not require the use of protective clothing. Exposure to these situations is likely to result in threats of injury, which are rarely acted upon. The position may involve lifting or carrying children, and exposure to contagious diseases. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements stated above. Military education and experience may be substituted for college and vocational certificate level course work on a case-by-case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations. For consideration please include a military transcript and/or Form DD214 with your application. Conditions and procedures for selection will be consistent with Clermont County Personnel Policy and/or Collective Bargaining Agreements, if applicable. Also, certain classifications, because of the nature of the work, require pre-placement and/or periodic physical examinations which may include drug/alcohol screening tests. Employment in a position with Clermont County Department of Job and Family Services is contingent upon successful completion and favorable adjudication of a criminal background check conducted by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations and the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
Location :
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Posting Start :
09/24/2025
Posting End :
10/12/2025