JFS MGR Children's Services (Assessment Supervisor) (4667-12)

Cincinnati, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JFS MGR - Assessment Supervisor-Childrens Services (4667-12)

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 second-chance employer and a recovery friendly workplace.

Deadline to Apply: February 9 2026

Work Location:

Job & Family Services

222 E. Central Parkway

Cincinnati OH 45202

Work Hours:80 hours biweekly

ANNUAL SALARY:$74019 annually

NOTE: Applicants for positions with Hamilton County Job and Family Services are subject to background screening in accordance with the document:Offenses that May Disqualify Candidates for Employment.Convictions from this list may disqualify a candidate for employment with HCJFS.

Requirements (Education Experience Licensure Certification):

Bachelors degree in Social Work Human Services Psychology Special Education Therapeutic Recreation Sociology Criminal Justice Public Administration or other closely related field (i.e. those fields that involve the provision of direct services and the assumption of case responsibility with training insocial work psychology psychiatric nursing psychiatry mental health counseling rehabilitation counseling pastoral counseling and/or marriage and family therapy etc.) from an accredited college or university;ANDThree (3) years of related direct service and administrative experience.OR
Associate degree in Social Work Human Services Psychology Special Education Therapeutic Recreation Sociology Criminal Justice Public Administration or other closely related field (i.e. those fields that involve the provision of direct services and the assumption of caseresponsibility with training in social work psychology psychiatric nursing psychiatry mental health counseling rehabilitation counseling pastoral counseling and/or marriage and family therapy etc.) from an accredited college or university;ANDFive (5) years of related direct service and administrative experience.

Note: Serves on-call 24 hours/7 days a week.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

Childrens Services Caseworkers

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:(*Indicates can be developed after employment)

Knowledge of:Management and supervision; OAC and ORC as relevant to Childrens Services Practice Safety Decision Making Childrens Services Policy and Procedure* Hamilton County policy and procedures* employee training & development; case management; agency policies and procedures; resource planning; treatment team concepts; interviewing; socioeconomic differences equity and inclusion.

Skill in:Safety Decision Making critical thinking competent decision making communication leadership abilities family centered/strength based approach professionally handling disagreements and stressful situations

Ability to:Professionally and respectfully communicate work as a team assess development needs of staff creating supporting and delivering a plan to address identified need collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions; review and critique cases for missing information collection around child safety; approve or disapprove and make recommendations on assessments; write instructions specifications training materials; gather collate and classify data; establish goals objectives policies and procedures; handle sensitive inquiries and contacts; prepare and deliver speeches before general audience; write accurate reports; establish friendly positive strength based atmosphere as supervisor of work unit.

AGENCY-PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in social work (MSW)
License in Social Work (LSW)

Job Duties (Summary):

Provides effective management and leadership of staff in assigned unit including monitoring staff performance through regularly scheduled individual meetings preparing and discussing individual performance at least twice each year holding staff accountable for their performance and following up and administering disciplinary actions when required; build an effective work team in the unit by creating an environment of collegiality and cooperation among team members; encouraging open and honest communication; leading regular team meetings to share information and facilitate discussions suggestions and improvements etc.
Provides front-line staff the necessary guidance and clinical direction to achieve desired State and Federal outcomes including child safety permanency and well-being (i.e. engage families through face-to face contacts assess the safety of children at risk of harm monitor case progress ensure essential supports are provided and facilitate the attainment of desired permanency plans determines and executes case modifications); assists workers in responding to the crisis nature of protective social services work for children and families utilizing critical thinking and competent decision-making skills; assumes organizational authority to intervene on behalf of neglected children ensuring child safety from abuse and neglect; ensures compliance.
Builds and maintains effective relationships with clients colleagues and internal or external customers to resolve issues respond quickly and effectively to complaints address special case situations etc.; answers after-hours case related questions and assist in the development of plans for families and children; demonstrates competence in court procedures and laws; understands legal issues affecting child welfare practice and the juvenile court processes and rules; may serve as agency spokesperson for applicable program..
Acts as a senior member of management in assigned division by performing at least one of the following: (a) Uses cross-functional or program knowledge to bring a big-picture perspective to unit and/or program decisions policies and procedures; participate in cross-functional and cross-divisional task forces with accountability for improving operations; and/or (b) Serves as lead manager in the division by acting as a mentor for new or under-performing managers; manages staff with performance issues to turn their performance around; takes temporary responsibility for additional staff to cover during management time off or staffing shortages etc.; and/or (c) Act as the permanent designated assistant for the Section Manager by providing day-to-day leadership in his/her absence or through specific delegation of responsibilities; attending internal and/or external meetings to represent the division or program etc. d) Has overall fiscal responsibility for assigned program area; actively procures and monitors contracts serves as liaison with Fiscal Contracting and County Purchasing to develop/implement applicable contracts RFPs etc.; conducts cost benefit analysis to ensure fiscal responsibility; may negotiate and document subsidies and manage incentive funds.
Provides technical guidance and direction for unit and section staff in unusual or non-standard situations including maintaining current on rules regulations policies and procedures in assigned unit and/or program; attends appropriate meetings and training sessions to remain current on technical issues.
Attends required training.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL and/or MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Lift and carry children child car seats and infant carrier large case files and occasionally push a cart containing case files
Stand entire length of home visit (an hour or longer)
Conduct home visits during the warmest months of the year (no air conditioning)
Significant walking to from and during home visits supervised visitation court meetings and other obligations;
Frequently enter and exit motor vehicle
Frequently climbing and descending stairs
Sitting for extended periods while working on the computer home visits court meetings etc
Stooping bending crouching

HAZARDOUS and/or WORKING CONDITIONS:

Potentially hazardous/dangerous situations and could involve violent/upset clients
Animals insects rodents in family homes
Unstable Structures
Must have mobile technology availability during work hours and on an emergency basis for after-hours calls

BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED:

Back ground checks consistent with requirements in OAC 5101:2-5-09 must be completed at employment and every ten years following including but not limited to the following systems:

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 5101:2-5-09 must be conducted for each prospective employee

Required Experience:

Manager

JFS MGR - Assessment Supervisor-Childrens Services (4667-12)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 citi...