Hamilton County, Ohio
Social Program Specialist(4643-12)
Hamilton County, Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
Overview
Social Program Specialist (Kinship Program Specialist) (4563-12) role with Hamilton County, Ohio. Deadline to apply: January 13, 2026. Location: Job & Family Services, 222 E. Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Work hours: Full-Time 80 hours biweekly; potential for hybrid remote work. Hourly salary: $23.04. Responsibilities
Acts as primary contact for Hamilton County Kinship Stipend; processes eligibility and paperwork; collects and maintains Kinship Caregiver Vendor forms; authorizes payments through SACWIS or other systems; resolves issues with Fiscal department. Serves as primary contact for Kinship Support; coordinates background checks; coordinates with Child Care division for public funded childcare and kinship childcare assistance; maintains referrals and determinations documentation. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates kinship navigation supports; coordinates partnerships with contracted providers; supports permanency through kinship program operations. Performs specialized administrative functions; maintains knowledge of kinship programs; creates kinship provider numbers in SACWIS; fingerprints clients for Children’s Services. Qualifications
Education/Experience: Undergraduate degree in a social or behavioral science plus 12 months DHS experience; or undergraduate degree in a non-related field plus 18 months DHS experience; or an associate degree plus 24 months DHS experience; or 36 months DHS experience; or equivalent. Agency-preferred qualifications: experience with interdisciplinary teams, strong written/verbal communication, organization and time management; experience with team facilitation, conflict resolution, negotiation; adaptability; ability to work with diverse populations; basic knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to learn; works independently with keen assessment skills. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of social/behavioral sciences, statutes/regulations, community resources, policy and program planning, public relations, interviewing, communication. Ability to define problems, collect data, prepare reports, communicate with participants, and present to audiences. Essential Job Factors
Background check via Ohio BCI; must have a car, valid driver’s license, and auto liability insurance. Physical/Mental Requirements
Working at a computer for eight hours or more per day; remaining stationary for extended periods. Hazardous/Working Conditions
None. Background Checks
Required checks per OAC 5101:2-5-09 and related systems (SACWIS, state registry checks, BCI, FBI, NSOPW). Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other; Industries: Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hamilton County, Ohio by 2x Get notified about new Program Specialist jobs in Cincinnati, OH.
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Social Program Specialist (Kinship Program Specialist) (4563-12) role with Hamilton County, Ohio. Deadline to apply: January 13, 2026. Location: Job & Family Services, 222 E. Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Work hours: Full-Time 80 hours biweekly; potential for hybrid remote work. Hourly salary: $23.04. Responsibilities
Acts as primary contact for Hamilton County Kinship Stipend; processes eligibility and paperwork; collects and maintains Kinship Caregiver Vendor forms; authorizes payments through SACWIS or other systems; resolves issues with Fiscal department. Serves as primary contact for Kinship Support; coordinates background checks; coordinates with Child Care division for public funded childcare and kinship childcare assistance; maintains referrals and determinations documentation. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates kinship navigation supports; coordinates partnerships with contracted providers; supports permanency through kinship program operations. Performs specialized administrative functions; maintains knowledge of kinship programs; creates kinship provider numbers in SACWIS; fingerprints clients for Children’s Services. Qualifications
Education/Experience: Undergraduate degree in a social or behavioral science plus 12 months DHS experience; or undergraduate degree in a non-related field plus 18 months DHS experience; or an associate degree plus 24 months DHS experience; or 36 months DHS experience; or equivalent. Agency-preferred qualifications: experience with interdisciplinary teams, strong written/verbal communication, organization and time management; experience with team facilitation, conflict resolution, negotiation; adaptability; ability to work with diverse populations; basic knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to learn; works independently with keen assessment skills. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of social/behavioral sciences, statutes/regulations, community resources, policy and program planning, public relations, interviewing, communication. Ability to define problems, collect data, prepare reports, communicate with participants, and present to audiences. Essential Job Factors
Background check via Ohio BCI; must have a car, valid driver’s license, and auto liability insurance. Physical/Mental Requirements
Working at a computer for eight hours or more per day; remaining stationary for extended periods. Hazardous/Working Conditions
None. Background Checks
Required checks per OAC 5101:2-5-09 and related systems (SACWIS, state registry checks, BCI, FBI, NSOPW). Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other; Industries: Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hamilton County, Ohio by 2x Get notified about new Program Specialist jobs in Cincinnati, OH.
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