Match Facilitator - (3387-12)
Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled
WORK LOCATION:
Job & Family Services
222 E. Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45202
WORK HOURS: Full-Time 40 hours weekly
(Potential for Hybrid Remote Work Schedule)
STARTING SALARY: $22.55 hourly
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.
Applicants for Children’s Services positions cannot provide foster care for children in the custody of Hamilton County.
REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION):
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, Psychology, Special Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Human Services (including a clinical practicum of at least one year), or a related field from an accredited college or university,
- OR Associate’s Degree in public administration, business administration, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Human Services (including a clinical practicum of at least one year), or a related field from an accredited college or university; AND One (1) year of experience in delivery of social work or related services in government, community, or private human services agency.
- OR High School diploma or GED; AND Three (3) years of experience in delivery of social work or related services in government, community, or private human services agency
- OR Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree requirements above
AGENCY-PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, Psychology, Special Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Human Services (including a clinical practicum of at least one year), or a related field from an accredited college or university,
JOB DUTIES (SUMMARY):
- Serves as Match Committee (MC) facilitator and facilitate weekly MC and Pre-Adoptive Staffings. Manages all aspects of MC activities including ensuring timely and accurate documentation is gathered and disseminated for each match agenda and meets established OAC and HCJFS guidelines. All duties conducted in accordance with the Consent decree and Corrective Action Resolution Plan and HCJFS Match Protocol. Completes all OAC mandated match documentation in SACWIS. Digitally records all match proceedings. Maintains electronic record of Match Committee voting process; coordinates Match Committee meetings by permanent teams members (Section Chiefs, community representatives, ProKids, etc)
- Assists in developing procedures to monitor and improve Match Committee; provides training and consultation regarding answers inquiries, secures information; participates in individual and group supervision.
- Maintains and completes all required paperwork; maintains Match Committee meeting files including Signature pages of attendees, voting ballots, recordings and meeting minutes/reports; prepares and distributes written summary to all family conference participants documenting the plan for the child; collects and maintains a database of Match Committee.
- Attends conferences and training.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (*Indicates can be developed after employment)
- Knowledge of: facilitation, mediation, conflict resolution, child welfare case management; psychology and/or human behavior or social work group dynamics; available community resources specific to area in which employed; federal and state regulations specific to program services delivered; agency policies and procedures related to semiannual reviews, child custody and legal aspects of child welfare; interviewing; public speaking.
- Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; gather, collate and classify information about data, people, and things; establish rapport with program participants and/or program recipients; prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports; deal with a large number of variables and determine specific course of action; handle sensitive inquiries and contacts; mediate conflicts between participants; engage families, providers, community; reinforce family centered practice standards with Family and Children’s Services casework staff.
ESSENTIAL JOB FACTORS:
- Must undergo a background check via the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI). Must have a car, valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency and required auto liability insurance.
BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED:
Background 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:
- State Automated Child Welfare Information System (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 (WWW.NSOPW.Gov) Code 5101:2-5-09 must be conducted for each prospective employee
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