Interested candidates should submit a:
Download the Ohio Civil Service Application
Applications can be submitted online or sent to Human Resources by mail at: 15 West Fourth St., Ashland, OH 44805 or email to Sarah.Stika@jfs.ohio.gov.
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How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit: (1) a cover letter (2) a resume (3) a list with three professional references (4) and a completed civil service application to Sarah Stika via email: Sarah.Stika@jfs.ohio.gov or by mail at: 15 West Fourth St., Ashland, Oh 44805
Position: FCFC Director
Full time – $25.40
Division: Ashland County Family & Children First
Primary Duties (non-exclusive): facilitates service coordination for children and families across multiple systems; independently performs Ohio CANS assessments; partners with community and stakeholders to implement Council’s strategic plan; chairs and sets agenda for Council meetings; oversees provider contracts; develops and monitors budget; conducts trainings and outreach; stays apprised of legal and regulatory changes impacting program operations; prepares grant proposals and monitors grant applications.
Qualifications: (1) Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field (2) A valid Ohio driver's license (3) All positions are subject to employment verification, criminal background check, fingerprinting, alcohol and drug screening, motor vehicle report check, and approval by the Ashland County Commissioners.
Position: Social Service Worker 2
Full time – $22.47 - $26.96
Division: Child and Adult Protective Services
Primary Duties (non-exclusive): Duties include receiving and investigating allegations of child or adult abuse or neglect; maintaining a caseload of abuse/neglect cases; preparing cases for judicial or administrative reviews; providing court testimony; preparing and maintaining forms and correspondence; meeting deadlines; and ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates for children and adult protective services.
Qualifications: (1) Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field (2) A valid Ohio driver's license (3) All positions are subject to employment verification, criminal background check, fingerprinting, alcohol and drug screening, motor vehicle report check, SACWIS AP search, and approval by the Ashland County Commissioners.
Position: Eligibility Referral Specialist 2
Full time – $17.25 - $20.70
Division: Income Maintenance
Primary Duties (non-exclusive): Duties include: interviewing applicants and/or authorized representatives for initial eligibility and ongoing eligibility for all public assistance programs, computing budgets, verifying documents submitted to support public assistance requests, approving or denying application for public assistance, explaining to recipients their rights, procedures, programs, policies and available services, referring customers to other government or private agencies and ensuring compliance with state and federal program regulations.
Qualifications: Applicants must be able to calculate fractions, decimals and percentages, complete forms, prepare routine correspondence and have a working knowledge of computers, calculators, and other basic office equipment. All positions are subject to employment verification, alcohol and drug screening, motor vehicle report check, criminal background check, and approval by the Ashland County Commissioners.
Position: Social Service Worker 1
Full time – $19.77 - $23.72
Division: Social Services
Primary Duties (non-exclusive): Receives and directs where appropriate incoming calls to the unit; Monitors the service delivery of county social service providers; Provides direct service to clients per caseworker/supervisor instruction; Assists clients with referrals and with obtaining emergency needs through community resources; Assists clients with obtaining information, completing forms, understanding programs and procedures; Provides supervision/child care while parents are being interviewed; Creates flyers, brochures, etc. for marketing, recruitment or general information; Submits criminal records requests; Distributes foster care/adoption information; Delivers legal documentation to court and/or prosecutors’ office; Completes
forms and enrollments for foster children; Gathers information from other agencies or law enforcement as directed by supervisor; Assist with monitoring visitation: Manage front desk.
Qualifications: (1) Associate’s degree in social work or related field (2) Minimum 1 year of work experience in child welfare (3) A valid Ohio driver's license (4) All positions are subject to employment verification,
criminal background check, fingerprinting, alcohol and drug screening, motor vehicle report check, and approval by the Ashland County Commissioners.
Position: Clerical Specialist 2
Full time – $14.93
Division: Child Support
Primary Duties (non-exclusive): Prepares and handles agency correspondence (e.g., lists, labels, letters, forms, making copies, various agency packets, verification requests); performs word processing functions; maintains files and organization of file room(s); compiles, verifies and tracks data and information; prepares, analyzes, reconciles and files reports, correspondence, records or other documents and/or enters data to update computer files; sorts, scans and retrieves documents to/from electronic imaging system. Answers telephone calls and responds to general inquiries regarding Agency programs, purpose and procedures; directs more complex calls to appropriate staff; greets and assists people who enter agency and determines purpose of visit; assists applicants with form completion and on-line applications; operates various small office machinery (e.g., fax machines, copiers, shredders, scanners); schedules appointments and meetings as directed; handles outgoing and incoming mail.
Qualifications: (1) Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction, and reading and writing common English vocabulary. Also requires one course or six months experience in typing or keyboarding and one course or six months experience in word processing. (2) A valid Ohio driver's license (3) All positions are subject to employment verification, criminal background check, fingerprinting, alcohol and drug screening, motor vehicle report check, and approval by the Ashland County Commissioners.
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