CASEWORKER IN CHILDRENS PROTECTIVE SERVICES (PART-TIME / ON CALL)

CASEWORKER IN CHILDRENS PROTECTIVE SERVICES (PART-TIME / ON CALL)

CASEWORKER (SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER 3)– CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (Part-Time / On Call)

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 part-time on call caseworker position within the Department of Job and Family Services, Division of Children’s Protective Services.

Position Type: Part-Time / Permanent
Hours: Emergency on-call; after normal business hours, weekends, and Holidays
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Probationary Period: 1 Year
Bargaining Unit Position: AFSCME, Ohio Council 8
Salary: $1,000.00 monthly Stipend (Payable over the first 2 pays of the month at $500 each) Plus a minimum of $21.31an hour for all actual hours worked. (Hourly rate negotiable depending on qualifications/experience)
Deadline to Apply: 05/11/2026

JOB DUTIES:
Receive Adult Protection Services complaint calls, complaints of child abuse, neglect and dependency and other child service referrals during non-business hours (e.g. on weekends, holidays, and after business hours.) Screen for information, referrals, and provide limited counseling. Make determination as to whether or not an investigation is to be initiated; may refer non-emergency complaints to unit supervisors for investigation or further service. Initiate and conduct investigation on child abuse, neglect, and dependency, assesses risk of further abuse/neglect and the need for continued protective services when there is an emergency ensuring compliance with mandates. Maintains a log of incoming complaints of child abuse/neglect pursuant to administrative rule and compiles data for statistical reports not generated by SACWIS computer system. Enters new cases or contacts into SACWIS. Completes investigation reports and works with law enforcement and court personnel on child abuse cases; testifies in criminal and civil court hearings. Files complaints/motions and testifies in Juvenile Court in regard to abuse/neglect cases. Attends training as required by Ohio Revised Code, unit meetings, staff meetings, case conferences, supervision, treatment team meetings, and participates in community resource coordination. 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. Per Section 5153.112 of the Ohio Revised Code, applicant must have one of the following:
1. A bachelor’s degree in human services-related studies; or
2. A bachelor’s degree in any field and have been employed for at least two years in a human services occupation; or
3. An associate’s degree in human services-related studies; or
4. Completed at least sixty semester credit hours or the equivalent towards a degree in human services-related studies; or
5. Been employed for at least five years in a human services-related occupation.
For employment to continue, a person described in option 2, 3, 4, or 5 above must obtain a job-related bachelor’s degree not later than five years after the date employment with the agency commences.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Position requires incumbent to work after normal business hours, weekends and Holidays. 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. However, the position involves regular exposure to environmental factors (e.g. cold, excessive heat, noise, dirt, etc.) during interviews and meetings conducted within residential homes. The position may involve lifting or carrying children and exposure to contagious diseases.

BENEFITS:
Clermont County offers a variety of very desirable benefits to its employees which include: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Long Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); Deferred Compensation Plans (Supplemental Retirement Accounts); Tuition Assistance Program; Vacation - Two weeks after one year; Sick Leave - 15 days per year; Personal Leave - 8 hours per year; Holidays - 10 paid per year; Direct Deposit; Healthy Work Environment - Clermont County provides a Smoke-Free and Drug-Free workplace.
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.

Location : CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Posting Start : 04/16/2026

Posting End : 05/10/2026