Agency Job Openings
Why Work for ACDJFS:
- Health Care Benefits
- Flexible Scheduling
- Educational Incentives
- Generous Leave - personal leave available for immediate use; compensatory time; vacation time; sick leave incentive program allowing accrual of additional leave or pay every 90 days
- Longevity Pay Increases
- OPERS
- Positive and Supportive Environment
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a:
- cover letter
- resume
- list with three professional references
- completed civil service application
Click here to 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 Linda.Allton@jfs.ohio.gov.
Thank you for your interest in working with the Ashland County Department of Job and Family Services!
Current opportunities to work with our office are listed below. View Current Opportunities >>
CURRENT OPENINGS
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit: (1) a cover letter (2) a resume (3) a list with three professional references and (4) a completed civil service application to Linda Allton via email: Linda.Allton@jfs.ohio.gov or by mail at: Ashland County Department of Job & Family Services, 15 West Fourth St., Ashland, OH 44805
Position: Attorney
Full time – $80,000 yearly
Division: Administration / Children's Services Unit
Primary Duties (non-exclusive): Representing the Ashland County Department of Job & Family Services (Public Child Welfare Agency / Children Services Division) in prosecution of child abuse, neglect, and dependency cases and adult protective services cases in the Ashland County Common Pleas, Juvenile Court and Probate Court and other courts, including appellate courts; Represent the agency in all stages of litigation in child welfare / and adult protective cases and other family law cases.
Qualifications: (1) Undergraduate and law degree (2) Admitted to practice law in Ohio and maintain that license in active status and in good standing (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, SACWIS AP search, and approval by the Ashland County Commissioners.
Position: Social Service Worker 2 (Ongoing)
Full time – $23.83 - $28.60 - based on experience (and longevity)
Division: Child and Adult Protective Services
Primary Duties (non-exclusive): 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: Social Service Worker 2 (Intake)
Full time – $23.83 - $28.60 - based on experience (and longevity)
Division: Child and Adult Protective Services
Primary Duties (non-exclusive): 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: Social Service Worker 2 (Intake - Adult Protective Services)
Full time – $23.83 - $28.60 - based on experience (and longevity)
Division: Child and Adult Protective Services
Primary Duties (non-exclusive): 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: Clerical Specialist 2
Full time – $15.84 - $19.01 - based on experience (and longevity)
Division: Child Support Enforcement Agency
Primary Duties (non-exclusive): Prepares and handles agency correspondence; performs word processing functions; maintains files and organization of file room; answers telephone calls and responds to general inquiries regarding Agency programs, purpose and procedures; greets and assists people who enter Agency and determines purpose of visit; accepts, verifies and receipts in all agency payments including child support, spend down and overpayments.
Qualifications: (1) High School or equivalent (preferred); Microsoft Office: 1 year (preferred) (2) switchboard operation (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, SACWIS AP search, and approval by the Ashland County Commissioners.
Position: Clerical Specialist 2
Full time – $15.84 - $19.01 - based on experience (and longevity)
Division: Income Maintenance Unit
Primary Duties (non-exclusive): Prepares and handles agency correspondence; performs word processing functions; maintains files and organization of file room; answers telephone calls and responds to general inquiries regarding Agency programs, purpose and procedures; greets and assists people who enter Agency and determines purpose of visit; accepts, verifies and receipts in all agency payments including child support, spend down and overpayments.
Qualifications: (1) High School or equivalent (preferred); Microsoft Office: 1 year (preferred) (2) switchboard operation (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, SACWIS AP search, and approval by the Ashland County Commissioners.
OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES
15 West 4th Street
Ashland, OH 44805
HOURS:
Mon. - Fri. 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Sat. & Sun. Closed
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Main Line: (419) 282-5000
Toll Free: (800) 589-8141
Fax: 419-282-5006 – WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act)
419-282-5007 – PCSA (Public Children Services Agency, “Children's Services”)
419-282-5008 – CSEA (Child Support Enforcement Agency)
419-282-5009 – IM (Income Maintenance) / Public Assistance
419-282-5010 – Fraud / Support / Front Desk
419-282-5011 – Human Resources / Administration
(419) 282-5001
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