Primary Location: Ohio-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Locations: 4071 E. Main Street
Union Covered Position: Yes
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Available Schedules:
- Sunday – Thursday, 10:00am-7pm
- Sunday - Thursday, 8:00am-5pm
- Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00am-5pm
Minimum Starting Salary: $18.38/per hour
Posting Start Date: 07/24/2026
Posting End Date: Postings are available for a minimum of 10 days from Posting Start Date but may be rescinded or extended at the Agency's discretion after those 10 days. All submissions received within the first 10 days will be considered
How to Apply:
Email your updated resume to [email protected].
Who We Are
Franklin County Children Services (FCCS) is a large, metropolitan child welfare agency with more than 300 caseworkers and 400 support staff members dedicated to child protection and family stability. FCCS believes in investing our time and resources to attract and hire an engaged, talented, and diverse workforce that is committed to protecting children by strengthening families.
What We Offer You:
- Hiring Bonus up to $1,500
- Quality, Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal leave accruals and 11 paid holidays
- Retirement Pension through the Ohio Public employment Retirement System
- 457(b) retirement savings plan through Ohio Deferred Compensation
- No Cost Life Insurance Coverage up to $50,000
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Solutions (EAP) Program
- Annual cost of living increases
- Personal and Financial Wellness opportunities through the Franklin County ThriveOn Program
- More!
What You’ll Do
This is a full-time on-site role as a Social Service Aide located in Columbus, OH. As a Social Service Aide, you will be responsible for assisting our Child Welfare Caseworkers by providing services to children and families. This includes conducting interviews, completing paperwork, monitoring and observing onsite and offsite visits, transporting clients (may be outside the State of Ohio), and ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals involved. You will also collaborate with other professionals and community resources to support families and promote positive outcomes.
- Supervises and/or monitors on-site and off-site visits
- Completes documentation for visitation
- Provides emergency assistance to Intake Service Teams
- Provide direct childcare to children whose families are being serviced by the Agency
- Observes interaction between child and parent
- Transport children
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to add, subtract, multiple, divide whole numbers and to read & write simple sentences
- 1 course in interviewing or 1 month experience or equivalent
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- De-escalation/restraint training
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Understanding of child welfare principles and practices
- Experience working with children and families is preferred
- Familiarity with community resources and services
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Mini MAPP training
- Separation and placement training
- Safety classes as developed and when applicable
Certification or Licensure
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License
- Automobile insurance coverage compliant with Franklin County Children Services policy with minimum $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident coverage amounts
- Travel can occasionally include out of state travel which may require airline travel.
ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. Franklin County Children Services is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Work Environment
- In-office and in-field environment
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to occasionally lift and move objects weighing 10 – 30 lbs.
- Occasional pushing, pulling, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
To learn more about FCCS, please visit our careers page.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.38 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
