Social Worker / Caseworker – Child Protective Services
Geauga County Job & Family Services • Chardon, OH
The Plain Dealer Top Workplace Winner 2025 & 2026
Pay: $24.69/hr (commensurate with experience)
Schedule:
- Full-time, permanent
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., evenings/weekends may be required
- Rotating on-call responsibilities
- Flexible, hybrid work schedule to support work-life balance
About the Role
Join our Child Protective Services team as a Social Worker / Caseworker! In this role, you’ll investigate reports of abuse or neglect, support families in crisis, and ensure safety for vulnerable children and adults in Geauga County. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals interested in social work, case management, child welfare, family services, protective services, and human services careers.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct investigations and intake assessments
- Perform home visits and safety evaluations
- Build safety and case plans for families
- Provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed support
- Interview children, parents, and collateral contacts
- Maintain clear documentation in agency systems
- Collaborate with schools, law enforcement, medical providers, and community partners
- Attend court hearings and provide testimony
- Participate in after-hours SAFEline rotation
Must-Have Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field
- 1+ year experience in CPS or human services (or UPP completion)
- Valid driver’s license and insurance
- Ability to pass background checks and drug screening
- Strong communication and crisis‑response skills
What We Offer
- Paid vacation, sick leave, personal days
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Medical, dental, and prescription coverage (or waiver option)
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) pension benefits
- Paid professional development and training opportunities
- Weekly supervision and training support
- Supportive, mission-driven team environment
Why Join Us?
You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults while building a rewarding career in public service. Our team is committed to collaboration, professional growth, and creating safer communities. Be a part of a culture that has won awards for Employee Appreciation, Work-Life Balance Flexibility, Employee Well-Being, Professional Development, and Purpose & Values based on employee feedback.
Apply Today
Submit an application:
https://www.geaugajfs.org/gcjfs-application-employment
Geauga County JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.