Social Services Worker III (Childcare Eligibility Specialist) 438712 Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin citizenship status marital status age disability genetic information protected veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a secondchance employer and a recovery friendly workplace. 11 Paid Holidays Immediately Begin Accruing Paid Vacation and Sick Time and Paid Parental Leave. Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14 Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option. Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical HRA Dental Vision EmployerPaid Life Insurance LongTerm Disability Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Free OnSite Parking or Commuter Stipend Wellness Incentives robust Employee Assistance Program access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources and More! DEADLINE TO APPLY: 4/30/2025 WORK LOCATION: Job & Family Services 222 E. Central Parkway Cincinnati OH 45202 WORK HOURS:FullTime 40 hours weekly (Potential for Hybrid Remote Work Schedule) STARTING SALARY:$20.60/Hr. Applicants for Childrens Services positions cannot provide foster care for children in the custody of Hamilton County. REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION EXPERIENCE LICENSURE CERTIFICATION): - Completion of an Associates degree in social services or related field.
- or 2 years related work experience.
JOB DUTIES (SUMMARY): - Provides services for families within a child day care system which includes protective special needs and targeted job education and training components. Interviews assesses need advises of community resources explores options and explains rights and responsibilities. Interprets federal and state regulations and local laws. Responsible for compliance of service program with federal state and local laws and takes action on noncompliance. Responsible for identification of problems and coordinating intervention for continuity of care. Responsible for providing ongoing case maintenance and responding to problems and inquiries regarding eligibility and case status for the Child Care call center. Assists families with securing and retaining appropriate child care.
- Maintains caseload by use of an integrated computerized data collection system by direct data entry which includes demographics child profile authorization verification provider search placement tracking progress notes evaluations payment issuance payment reconciliation due process and other supportive data for compliance with federal state and local requirements. Represents agency at compliance hearings for varied funding sources. Responsible for establishing and maintaining communication with internal department staff community and governmental agencies. Responsible for establishing and maintaining communication with internal department staff; including Childrens Services Income Maintenance and Child Support as well as community and governmental agencies. Clears SETS for Child Support income and noncustodial parent demographic information. Clears CRISE/Ohio Benefits Worker Portal for public assistance eligibility and notifies appropriate parties of disparity in information.
- Participates on departmental special projects provides feedback on relevant practices and procedures and provides support as an agency representative for public speaking requests and staff orientation programs as needed. Attends necessary conferences and training sessions.
- Attends conferences and training.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:*Indicates can be developed after employment) - Knowledge of:public relations; office practices and procedures; agency policies and procedures*; government structure and process; counseling; interviewing; social sciences (sociology psychology social work).
- Skill In: Agency networked personal computer software and program operating systems.
- Ability to: define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions; transcribe dictation make appointments; gather collate and classify information about data people or things; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public.
ESSENTIAL JOB FACTORS: - Must undergo a background check via the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI). Must have a car valid drivers license issued by the state of residency and required auto liability insurance.
BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED: Background checks consistent with requirements in OAC 5101:2509 must be completed at employment and every ten years following including but not limited to the following systems: - State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
- State Child/Abuse Neglect Central Registry Check for any state in which the applicant resided within the last five years
- Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification Investigation (BCI)
- FBI
- National Sex Offender Public website Code 5101:2509 must be conductedfor each prospective employee
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