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Hourly with 5% Bilingual Supplement: $30.53/hour MUST be proficient in American Sign Language. Prior to appointment, applicants will be required to demonstrate fluent communication skills in American Sign Language or other non-verbal means of communication (e.g. manually coded-English, etc.) A person without fluent skills will not be eligible for appointment. This vacancy is posted ongoing and is considered open until filled. Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf (RCD) Position Overview As an RCD, you will learn about rehabilitation counseling, programs related to individuals with disabilities, labor market job opportunities, and employment barriers & accommodations. RCDs help Deaf Ohioans with employment. The job has a lot of variety, so every day can look different. On one day, an RCD may be working with a Deaf high school student, helping them learn about the world of work and talking about self-advocacy. On another day, an RCD may be meeting with a person who has been at the same job for the last 15 years and is interested in getting promoted. RCDs help Deaf Ohioans think about what jobs will be a good fit for them, help them develop a plan to prepare for that job, and then help them get and keep that job. RCDs collaborate with a lot of community partners, like the Community Centers for the Deaf (CCDs), local schools and training programs, and the county Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) centers. RCDs are managed by a supervisor who knows sign language, and all team members know sign language as well. OOD has a team of staff interpreters to support the work of the RCDs. Classification: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Candidates with the following certifications are eligible to make $31.74/hour ($33.33 including 5% bilingual supplement): Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW). Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf Duties * Interview individuals with disabilities to gather detailed information about their work history, medical situation, and more. * Determine eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services. * Interpret diagnostic information to determine the needs of the participant. * Counsel individuals and their families concerning strengths and limitations based upon diagnostic information. * Counsel individuals toward increased functioning and mutually agreeable vocational goals as well as collaborate with community providers to assist participants in achieving goals. * Develop comprehensive individualized plans for employment (IPE) for participants. A Successful Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf * Is highly organized with efficient time management skills. * Is able to conduct research, analyze technical material and results. * Has outstanding public relations and customer service skills. * Has excellent interviewing techniques & computer skills. * Is able to work collaboratively and develop rapport. * Has an understanding of the local labor market. Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Division Overview OOD's Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) and Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired (BSVI) provide vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to eligible individuals with disabilities to assist them to attain and maintain competitive integrated employment. OOD works with adults seeking to enter the workforce or retain a job, and with youth beginning at age 14 to assist them as they transition from high school into college and/or the workplace. For more information, download the OOD Vocational Rehabilitation Fact Sheet. Pay Information Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below. Months of Employment At Hire 6 months 18 months 30 months 42 months 54 Months Pay Range Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 1199 11 Hourly $29.08 $30.43 $31.74 $33.35 $34.96 $36.65 Annual $60,486.00 $63,294.00 $66,019.00 $69,368.00 $72,717.00 $76,232.00 Location Requirements Our roles are primarily in-office to encourage collaboration and connection, however some locations may have adjusted on-site requirements based on space availability at this time. Reporting details will be provided by the supervisor before the start date. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements. Daytime travel within Ohio may be required. The selected candidate must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, must have a valid driver's license. Applications and Selections Please ensure your online application and work experience clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. Transcripts are REQUIRED for consideration for this position. You must submit a copy of your unofficial transcript by the posting deadline by attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7) or via email to **********************************. Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on "My Jobpage." On the Careers.Ohio.Gov job search webpage, once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio logo. Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g., issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact ****************. This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the SEIU/1199 Collective Bargaining Agreement. The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview. All communications are sent via email. Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam. Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Background Check The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. All final applicants tentatively selected for this position may be required to complete and pass a urinalysis to test for restricted substances as a condition of employment. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. An applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. Applicants for this position MUST be proficient in American Sign Language. * Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, special education, business administration, human resources, economics or related rehabilitation or human services area AND 24 months experience direct work with individuals with disabilities (e.g. Independent Living Center or 24 months providing direct service or advocacy activities with individuals with disabilities. * OR Master's degree in in vocational rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social work, psychology, disability studies, special education, or related rehabilitation or human services area. * OR Master's degree in business administration, human resources, law, management, public administration or related field which provides competence in the employment sector &/or the field of disability AND 12 months direct work experience with individuals with disabilities (e.g. Independent Living Center) or 12 months experience providing direct service or advocacy activities with individuals with disabilities. Note: Education & experience per Code of Federal Regulations Title 34-Subtitle B-Chapter III-Part 361-Subpart B-361.18 Job Skills: Vocational Rehabilitation, American Sign Language, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Human Services, Public Relations, Budgeting, Organizing and Planning, Collaboration, Time Management, Intercultural Communication, Analyzation

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time01/13/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time01/26/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$3,631.00 - $5,434.00Salary (Annually)$43,572.00 - $65,208.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationJackson, TNDepartmentCorrection LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, MADISON COUNTY This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor s degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time professional social or psychological counseling work. Substitution of Education for Experience: One year of graduate coursework in a social or behavioral science may be substituted for the year of professional counseling experience. Substitution of Experience for Education: Full time social or psychological counseling experience can be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis for a maximum of two years; requiring two years of study at an accredited college or university. OR One year as a Correctional Counselor with the State of Tennessee Department of Correction. Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must: A valid vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions. Overview Under general direction, is responsible for professional correctional counseling work of average difficulty and related work as required. This is the working level class in the Correctional Counselor sub-series. An employee in this class supervises a caseload of incarcerated offenders inside a correctional facility. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from the Correctional Counselor 1 in that an incumbent of the latter performs entry-level work. This class differs from the Correctional Counselor 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for leading and supervising others in counseling work. Responsibilities 1. Calculates sentencing information to determine accuracy of an offender s sentence computation. 2. Verifies that offender sentencing complies with judgment order. 3. Completes classification/reclassification and/or risk-needs assessments for offenders. 4. Prepares reports on offender history, progress, adjustment, rule violations, visitation, recommendations for special visits, and other related statistics. 5. Evaluates all offender records, case notes, and information to ensure compliance with all applicable standards, laws, policies, rules, and regulations while under the guidance of a higher ranking Correctional Counselor. 6. Conducts and/or monitors Prison Rape Elimination Act screenings to determine potential victim or aggressor status. 7. Monitors environment to identify security related concerns in order to assure continued safety of facility. 8. Identifies appropriate intervention techniques to deal with offender behavioral issues. 9. Assists offenders in addressing concerns regarding job pay, trust fund, sentence information, and educational needs and programs and with communicating with outside agencies to expedite release plans or respond to emergencies. 10. Schedules outside services to assist with offender transition from prison to the community. 11. Develops and collaborates reentry plans with re-entry Counselor for offenders within established time frames and in accordance with departmental procedures. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies: * Communicates Effectively * Decision Quality * Collaborates * Plans and Aligns * Situational Adaptability Knowledges: * Clerical * Law and Government * Psychology * Public Safety and Security * Sociology and Anthropology Skills: * Active Learning and Listening * Mathematics * Speaking * Reading Comprehension * Critical Thinking Abilities: * Deductive Reasoning * Inductive Reasoning * Originality * Problem Sensitivity * Speech Clarity Tools & Equipment * Multi-line Phone * Radio * Personal Computer * Word Processing Software * Electronic/Paper Documents

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time01/27/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time02/09/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$3,631.00 - $5,434.00Salary (Annually)$43,572.00 - $65,208.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationJackson, TNDepartmentCorrection LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SERVICES DIVISION, MADISON COUNTY ******************************************************************************************** Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time professional social or psychological counseling work. Substitution of Education for Experience: One year of graduate coursework in a social or behavioral science may be substituted for the year of professional counseling experience. Substitution of Experience for Education: Full time social or psychological counseling experience can be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis for a maximum of two years; requiring two years of study at an accredited college or university. OR One year as a Correctional Counselor with the State of Tennessee Department of Correction. Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must: * A valid vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions. Overview Under general direction, is responsible for professional correctional counseling work of average difficulty and related work as required. This is the working level class in the Correctional Counselor sub-series. An employee in this class supervises a caseload of incarcerated offenders inside a correctional facility. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from the Correctional Counselor 1 in that an incumbent of the latter performs entry-level work. This class differs from the Correctional Counselor 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for leading and supervising others in counseling work. Responsibilities * Calculates sentencing information to determine accuracy of an offender s sentence computation. * Verifies that offender sentencing complies with judgment order. * Completes classification/reclassification and/or risk-needs assessments for offenders. * Prepares reports on offender history, progress, adjustment, rule violations, visitation, recommendations for special visits, and other related statistics. * Evaluates all offender records, case notes, and information to ensure compliance with all applicable standards, laws, policies, rules, and regulations while under the guidance of a higher ranking Correctional Counselor. * Conducts and/or monitors Prison Rape Elimination Act screenings to determine potential victim or aggressor status. * Monitors environment to identify security related concerns in order to assure continued safety of facility. * Identifies appropriate intervention techniques to deal with offender behavioral issues. * Assists offenders in addressing concerns regarding job pay, trust fund, sentence information, and educational needs and programs and with communicating with outside agencies to expedite release plans or respond to emergencies. * Schedules outside services to assist with offender transition from prison to the community. * Develops and collaborates reentry plans with re-entry Counselor for offenders within established time frames and in accordance with departmental procedures. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies: * Communicates Effectively * Decision Quality * Collaborates * Plans and Aligns * Situational Adaptability Knowledges: * Clerical * Law and Government * Psychology * Public Safety and Security * Sociology and Anthropology Skills: * Active Learning and Listening * Mathematics * Speaking * Reading Comprehension * Critical Thinking Abilities: * Deductive Reasoning * Inductive Reasoning * Originality * Problem Sensitivity * Speech Clarity Tools & Equipment * Multi-line Phone * Radio * Personal Computer * Word Processing Software * Electronic/Paper Documents

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time01/27/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time02/09/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$4,057.00 - $5,078.00Salary (Annually)$48,684.00 - $60,936.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationChattanooga, TNDepartmentCorrection LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SERVICES DIVISION, HAMILTON COUNTY For more information, visit the link below: **************************************************************************** A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of full-time increasingly responsible professional social or psychological counseling work. Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in a social or behavioral science may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years. Substitution of Experience for Education: Full-time social or psychological counseling experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years; requiring two years of study at an accredited college or university. OR Three (3) years as a Correctional Counselor with the Tennessee Department of Correction. Necessary Special Qualifications: * A valid vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions. Overview Under general supervision, performs correctional counseling work of considerable difficulty. This is the first supervisory class in the Correctional Counselor sub-series. An employee in this class is responsible for supervising subordinates in counseling adult and juvenile offenders. Certain assignments with no supervision may be included in this class when the work assignment requires program oversight. This class differs from the Correctional Counselor 2* in that an incumbent of the latter is not responsible for supervisory or lead work. This class differs from the Chief Correctional Counselor in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for program management and oversight of the entire counseling program at a facility. Responsibilities * Manages Correctional Counselor staff in counseling adult and juvenile offenders. * Calculates sentencing information to determine accuracy of an offender s sentence computation. * Verifies that offender sentencing complies with judgment order. * Completes classification/reclassification and/or risk-needs assessments for offenders. * Prepares reports on offender history, progress, adjustment, rule violations, visitation, recommendations for special visits, and other related statistics. * Evaluates all offender records, case notes, and information to ensure compliance with all applicable standards, laws, policies, rules, and regulations while under the guidance of a higher ranking Correctional Counselor. * Conducts and/or monitors Prison Rape Elimination Act screenings to determine potential victim or aggressor status. * Monitors environment to identify security related concerns in order to assure continued safety of facility. * Identifies appropriate intervention techniques to deal with offender behavioral issues. * Assists offenders in addressing concerns regarding job pay, trust fund, sentence information, and educational needs and programs and with communicating with outside agencies to expedite release plans or respond to emergencies. * Schedules outside services to assist with offender transition from prison to the community. * Develops and collaborates reentry plans with re-entry Counselor for offenders within established time frames and in accordance with departmental procedures. * Acts as a board chair during, and participates in, classification and reclassification hearings to review information relevant to offender behavior, program participation, and other factors to determine offender custody levels and programmatic needs and goals. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies: * Communicates Effectively * Decision Quality * Directs Work * Plans and Aligns * Situational Adaptability Knowledges: * Clerical * Law and Government * Psychology * Public Safety and Security * Sociology and Anthropology Skills: * Active Learning and Listening * Mathematics * Speaking * Reading Comprehension * Critical Thinking Abilities: * Deductive Reasoning * Inductive Reasoning * Originality * Problem Sensitivity * Speech Clarity Tools & Equipment * Multi-line Phone * Radio * Personal Computer * Word Processing Software * Electronic/Paper Documents

If you are a current State of Maine employee, you must complete your application through the internal application process (Find Jobs Report). Please apply using your PRISM account. If you are on Seasonal Leave and do not have access to PRISM, contact your local Human Resources representative for application information. Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Job Class Code: 3082 Grade: 22 (Professional/Technical) Salary: $25.23 - $32.28 (Hourly- includes a 2% stipend) Location: Machias, ME Opening Date: January 21, 2026 Closing Date: February 4, 2026 The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation seeks candidate for a full-time Rehabilitation Counselor II. The person hired for this position will be based at the Machias Career Center and will work with and support youth in schools and in their community, aged 14-22, with a wide variety of disabilities to reach their employment goals. This position conducts extensive work with partners including individuals with disabilities, schools, educational partners, families, employers, Clubhouse, and community providers. Interested in learning more about the career of a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor? ******************************************* Given the nature of the job responsibilities, after a conditional offer of employment is made, certain positions may be subject to fingerprinting as part of the background process. Primary responsibilities include: * Establishing a counseling relationship and partnership with consumers. * Contacting business and industry groups, advocating for clients, and offering incentives and assistance to place clients in jobs. * Building partnerships within the workforce development system. * Evaluating and interpreting medical and psychological information, then assessing client needs and available resources to develop and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation plan leading to employment. * Maintaining accurate documentation using AWARE computer-based client data system. Skills or knowledge required: * Strategies to effectively work remotely. * Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. * Flexibility and problem-solving skills. * Knowledge of the local labor market. * Ability to work well as a member of a team. * Excellent prioritization, organization and time management skills. * Detail-oriented documentation. * Frequent local and occasional statewide travel. Minimum qualifications: A bachelor's degree in a field related to vocational rehabilitation and 2 years of experience demonstrating knowledges and abilities in assisting individuals with disabilities, employers and other stakeholders with their employment and workforce needs. Contact information: Questions about this position should be directed to Samantha Fenderson, ****************************** Benefits of working for the State of Maine: No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: * Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. * Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. * Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value). * Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.09% for Confidential employees. State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you're currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart. . If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.

What you'll do at DBH: We are hiring for an Alcohol and Drug Counselor 2 position. This position requires a license as a chemical dependency counselor. Under general supervision, an Alcohol and Drug Counselor 2 provides drug and alcohol counseling and assists patients to function independently. The Job Opportunity and Duties: What you will do: * Conduct interviews & provides counseling services to alcohol & other drug dependent patients/clients * Facilitates screening and interviewing of patients/clients from intake to discharge * Delivers direct services including facilitating of group & individual therapy * Performs overall case management & crisis intervention * Develops client treatment plans & ensures compliance with applicable standards, agency policies & administrative regulations & institutional rules * Monitors clients' progress in treatment; maintains clinical case records, documentation, and case files * Refers clients to community programs and resources. Works closely with AA/NA volunteers. * Participates as part of treatment team (planning meetings, case presentation and discussions, and provides services in accordance with principles of a therapeutic community) * Completes & maintains accurate and timely documentation and reports * Maintains knowledge and adherence to compliance requirements for Joint Commission, ODBH, and COBH. * Attends staff meetings, trainings, and conferences as required This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #10 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday - Friday, mostly daytime hours with an occasional evening. This position is located within Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare at 2200 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43223. Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. . What is in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: * Health insurance upon hire Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premium, low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year) * Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period. Click for more information * Up to $1000 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $350 for spouse * Guaranteed 11 paid holidays * Paid Time Off - vacation, personal, and sick leave included * Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option * Childbirth/Adoption Leave * Up to $3000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities * Public Service Loan Forgiveness program * Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: state of Ohio contributes 14%, visit website for more information OPERS * Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information. Must have full 'Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor' credential recognized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board or other Ohio licensing authority with jurisdiction over professionals authorized to provide counseling services (e.g., Medical Board; Psychology Board; Nursing Board; Counselor & Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board); valid driver's license. Job Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS Knowledge of alcohol & other drug dependencies; counseling; agency policies & procedures relative to alcohol & other drug dependency counseling. Skill in operation of personal computer*. Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports; counsel inmates/offenders on sensitive alcohol & other drug dependency issues.

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time01/26/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time02/01/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$4,178.00 - $6,245.00Salary (Annually)$50,136.00 - $74,940.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State Location Chattanooga, TN Dayton, TN Dunlap, TN Jasper, TN Winchester, TN DepartmentChildren's Services LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, CHILD AND FAMILY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, HAMILTON COUNTY, FRANKLIN COUNTY, RHEA COUNTY, GRUNDY COUNTY This position servers as part of the Child Protective Services/Office of Child Safety Division. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to two years of full-time professional work providing child welfare services including, but not limited to, one or a combination of the following: social, psychological, or correctional counseling or case management; volunteer services coordination for a children's service program; and/or juvenile classification coordination. Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must: * Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application; * Be a citizen of the United States; * Possess a valid driver's license prior to and during employment; * Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation; * Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority; * Have no conviction for a felony; * Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointment authority; * Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check; * Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs. Overview This classification is responsible for professional case management work of considerable difficulty and lead work of routine difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the lead level class in the DCS Case Manager job series. An employee in this class is responsible for leading and training subordinates in the performance of case management work for children under the State's supervision, in State custody, or at risk of State custody, and their families. This class differs from DCS Case Manager 2* in that an incumbent of the latter performs working level case management work. This class differs from DCS Case Manager 4 in that an incumbent of the latter performs supervisory work over an entire case management team or single/small in an institutional setting. Responsibilities * Serves as a mentor for less-experienced case management staff by providing guidance and suggestions for difficult/multi-faceted cases. Participates in multi-disciplinary teams including Child Protective Services Investigative Team, Foster Care Review Board, Community Advisory Board, in order to gain a global perspective about case planning decisions. * Determines if abuse or neglect has occurred, who the abuser is, the level of risk or harm to the child, determines the need for a safety plan, makes recommendations regarding permanency and/or termination of parental rights, monitors adoptive and foster families, recruits foster parents, conducts home visits, and coordinates/observes visitation. * Maintains documentation for case files and other required documentation. Prepares for, participates and testifies in court proceedings. * Conducts interviews with alleged child victims, individuals reporting alleged abuse or child neglect, child's family, and collateral contacts; gathers required information such as school records, demographic information, medical exam/psychological information, etc., identifies supports for children and families, administers client drug screens; and conducts required assessments/assessments of home. Conducts face-to-face visits with children, resource families, providers, kinship homes, and other relevant entities. * Works flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and after hours. Schedules appointments, meetings, visitation with children on caseload. Transports children to various appointments safely, assists children in preparing for placement, and sitting with children who are awaiting placement. * Communicates effectively and timely with others, engages with children and families to build trustful relationships, encourages clients to overcome barriers and achieve permanency, explains parental rights and other relevant documents to families, responds timely to families, providers, co-workers and supervision. * Convenes and identifies members for Child and Family Team Meetings to work collaboratively with all Child and Family Team Meeting participants. Develops action steps and goals to be accomplished by the Team. * Works within communities by making referrals to service providers on behalf of clients; collaborates with law enforcement officials and multi-disciplinary teams; trains foster parents, adoptive parents and community. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies: * Decision Quality * Action Oriented * Customer Focus * Manages Conflict * Communicates Effectively Knowledge: * Clerical * Customer and Personal Service Skills: * Time Management * Active Learning and Listening * Complex Problem Solving Abilities: * Written Comprehension * Deductive Reasoning * Inductive Reasoning Tools & Equipment * Electronic Devices * Computers * Motor Vehicles TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: * A valid driver's license * For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations. Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time01/26/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time02/08/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$3,724.00 - $4,656.00Salary (Annually)$44,688.00 - $55,872.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State Location Nashville, TN Knoxville, TN Cookeville, TN Memphis, TN Chattanooga, TN Clarksville, TN Murfreesboro, TN Franklin, TN Johnson City, TN Jackson, TN Hendersonville, TN Kingsport, TN Columbia, TN Lebanon, TN Morristown, TN Shelbyville, TN Tullahoma, TN Sevierville, TN Dickson, TN Athens, TN Cleveland, TN Lawrenceburg, TN Oak Ridge, TN DepartmentChildren's Services LOCATION OF (350) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, CHILD AND FAMILY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, ERROR:COUNTY NOT FOUND AS POSITION NUMBERS ARE MISSING A certified transcript is required. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must: * Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application; * Be a citizen of the United States; * Possess a valid driver's license prior to and during employment; * Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation; * Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority; * Have no conviction for a felony; * Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointment authority; * Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check; * Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs. Overview This classification is responsible for professional case management work of routine difficulty, and performs related work as required. This is the trainee/entry level class in the DCS Case Manager job series. An employee in this class learns to perform a variety of case management duties for children under State supervision, in State custody, or at risk of State custody, and their families. This class differs from DCS Case Manager 2* in that an incumbent of the latter is fully trained and functions at the working level. * An applicant appointed to this flexibly staffed class will be reclassified to the next higher class in the series after successful completion of a mandatory one-year training period; inadequate or marginal performance during the training period will result in automatic demotion or termination. Responsibilities ALL LISTED RESPONSBILITIES WILL BE PERFORMED AT THE LEARNING/ENTRY LEVEL: * Determines if abuse or neglect has occurred, who the abuser is, the level of risk or harm to the child, determines the need for a safety plan, makes recommendations regarding permanency, monitors adoptive and foster families, recruits foster parents, conducts home visits, and coordinates/observes visitation. * Maintains documentation for case files and other required documentation. Prepares for, participates and testifies in court proceedings. * Conducts interviews with alleged child victims, individuals reporting alleged abuse or child neglect, child's family, and collateral contacts; gathers required information such as school records, demographic information, medical exam/psychological information, etc., identifies supports for children and families, administers client drug screens; and conducts required assessments/assessments of home. Conducts face-to-face visits with children, resource families, providers, kinship homes, and other relevant entities. * Works flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and after hours. Schedules appointments, meetings, visitation with children on caseload. Transports children to various appointments safely, assists children in preparing for placement, and sitting with children who are awaiting placement. * Communicates effectively and timely with others, engages with children and families to build trustful relationships, encourages clients to overcome barriers and achieve permanency, explains parental rights and other relevant documents to families, responds timely to families, providers, co-workers and supervision. * Convenes and identifies members for Child and Family Team Meetings to work collaboratively with all Child and Family Team Meeting participants. Develops action steps and goals to be accomplished by the Team. * Works within communities by making referrals to service providers on behalf of clients; collaborates with law enforcement officials and multi-disciplinary teams; trains foster parents, adoptive parents and community. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies: * Decision Quality * Action Oriented * Customer Focus * Manages Conflict * Communicates Effectively Knowledge: * Clerical * Customer and Personal Service Skills: * Time Management * Active Learning and Listening * Complex Problem Solving Abilities: * Written Comprehension * Deductive Reasoning * Inductive Reasoning Tools & Equipment * Electronic Devices * Computers * Motor Vehicles

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time01/26/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time02/08/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$3,724.00 - $4,656.00Salary (Annually)$44,688.00 - $55,872.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State Location Nashville, TN Knoxville, TN Cookeville, TN Memphis, TN Chattanooga, TN Clarksville, TN Murfreesboro, TN Franklin, TN Johnson City, TN Jackson, TN Hendersonville, TN Kingsport, TN Columbia, TN Lebanon, TN Morristown, TN Shelbyville, TN Tullahoma, TN Sevierville, TN Dickson, TN Athens, TN Cleveland, TN Lawrenceburg, TN Oak Ridge, TN DepartmentChildren's Services LOCATION OF (350) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, CHILD AND FAMILY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, ERROR:COUNTY NOT FOUND AS POSITION NUMBERS ARE MISSING A certified transcript is required. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must: * Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application; * Be a citizen of the United States; * Possess a valid driver's license prior to and during employment; * Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation; * Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority; * Have no conviction for a felony; * Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointment authority; * Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check; * Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs. Overview This classification is responsible for professional case management work of routine difficulty, and performs related work as required. This is the trainee/entry level class in the DCS Case Manager job series. An employee in this class learns to perform a variety of case management duties for children under State supervision, in State custody, or at risk of State custody, and their families. This class differs from DCS Case Manager 2* in that an incumbent of the latter is fully trained and functions at the working level. * An applicant appointed to this flexibly staffed class will be reclassified to the next higher class in the series after successful completion of a mandatory one-year training period; inadequate or marginal performance during the training period will result in automatic demotion or termination. Responsibilities ALL LISTED RESPONSBILITIES WILL BE PERFORMED AT THE LEARNING/ENTRY LEVEL: * Determines if abuse or neglect has occurred, who the abuser is, the level of risk or harm to the child, determines the need for a safety plan, makes recommendations regarding permanency, monitors adoptive and foster families, recruits foster parents, conducts home visits, and coordinates/observes visitation. * Maintains documentation for case files and other required documentation. Prepares for, participates and testifies in court proceedings. * Conducts interviews with alleged child victims, individuals reporting alleged abuse or child neglect, child's family, and collateral contacts; gathers required information such as school records, demographic information, medical exam/psychological information, etc., identifies supports for children and families, administers client drug screens; and conducts required assessments/assessments of home. Conducts face-to-face visits with children, resource families, providers, kinship homes, and other relevant entities. * Works flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and after hours. Schedules appointments, meetings, visitation with children on caseload. Transports children to various appointments safely, assists children in preparing for placement, and sitting with children who are awaiting placement. * Communicates effectively and timely with others, engages with children and families to build trustful relationships, encourages clients to overcome barriers and achieve permanency, explains parental rights and other relevant documents to families, responds timely to families, providers, co-workers and supervision. * Convenes and identifies members for Child and Family Team Meetings to work collaboratively with all Child and Family Team Meeting participants. Develops action steps and goals to be accomplished by the Team. * Works within communities by making referrals to service providers on behalf of clients; collaborates with law enforcement officials and multi-disciplinary teams; trains foster parents, adoptive parents and community. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies: * Decision Quality * Action Oriented * Customer Focus * Manages Conflict * Communicates Effectively Knowledge: * Clerical * Customer and Personal Service Skills: * Time Management * Active Learning and Listening * Complex Problem Solving Abilities: * Written Comprehension * Deductive Reasoning * Inductive Reasoning Tools & Equipment * Electronic Devices * Computers * Motor Vehicles

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time01/20/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time02/09/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$4,057.00 - $5,078.00Salary (Annually)$48,684.00 - $60,936.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationJackson, TNDepartmentHuman Services LOCATION OF (3) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, REHABILITATION SERVICES DIVISION, MADISON COUNTY For more information, visit the link below: ******************************************************************************************* This is a hybrid position This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications Education and Experience: Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling OR Master's or doctoral program in a related field of study with course content that emphasizes rehabilitation, counseling, disability, therapy, health, employment, wellness, or human development (within 90 days of hire must enroll, at their own expense, in an approved educational plan that will result in the completion of the following courses: Professional Orientation & Ethics in Rehabilitation Counseling, Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities, Theories & Techniques of Counseling within thirty-six months from the date of hire). Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must: * Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority; * Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority; * Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check: * Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment in some positions; * All individuals will be required to produce a transcript at the time of application, which verifies their degree and courses completed. As a condition of employment, individuals who do not have a master's in Rehabilitation Counseling will be required to complete the following courses: Professional Orientation & Ethics in Rehabilitation Counseling, Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disabilities, Theories & Techniques of Counseling, at their own expense within thirty-six months of hire. Overview An employee in this class is responsible for providing services to individuals with disabilities in the selection, preparation for, and planning of an individual rehabilitation program and arranges services for customers. This class differs from that of a VR Field Supervisor in that an incumbent of the latter supervises employees within this classification. This class differs from that of a Voc Rehab Case Manager in that the latter coordinates comprehensive services and acts as a liaison and advocate for adult students in a residential vocational training facility. Responsibilities * Collects customer's medical and psychological information and determines their eligibility for services. Monitors local labor market trends to facilitate effective job placement and maximize employment outcomes. * Conducts assessments to evaluate customer's skills, abilities, occupational interests, and goals. Reviews assessment data to identify appropriate goals and opportunities and directs them toward suitable employment opportunities. * Uses counseling and guidance to interpret and explains medical, psychological, and vocational information to customers. Empowers customers to make informed decisions concerning their goals. * Collaborates with customers to develop and implement personalized rehabilitation and employment plans that align with their vocational and employment goals. Evaluates customer's progress and employment readiness and amends plans as needed to ensure successful outcomes. * Arranges appointments, training sessions, and assessments to facilitate customer participation in vocational programs. Requests authorizations for services provided and ensures vendors receive payment. * Investigates complaints to resolve customer and employer concerns. Documents customer data, process case expenditures, and monitor case progress in case management systems. * Educates employers and the public on rehabilitation services and the employment of individuals with disabilities and promotes qualified applicants to employers. * Cultivates professional relationships with internal staff, vendors, school systems, agencies, institutions, employers, and community organizations to identify potential applicants or available resources and promote rehabilitation services. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies: * Decision Quality * Resourcefulness * Communicates Effectively * Instills Trust * Situational Adaptability Knowledges: * Customer and Personal Service Skills: * Active Learning and Listening * Complex Problem Solving * Critical Thinking * Judgment and Decision Making * Time Management Abilities: * Deductive Reasoning * Inductive Reasoning * Problem Sensitivity * Originality Tools & Equipment * General Office Equipment * Computer/Laptop/Tablet * Multifunction Printer (print/copy/scan/fax) * Cell Phone

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time01/26/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time02/08/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$3,724.00 - $4,656.00Salary (Annually)$44,688.00 - $55,872.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State Location Nashville, TN Knoxville, TN Cookeville, TN Memphis, TN Chattanooga, TN Clarksville, TN Murfreesboro, TN Franklin, TN Johnson City, TN Jackson, TN Hendersonville, TN Kingsport, TN Columbia, TN Lebanon, TN Morristown, TN Shelbyville, TN Tullahoma, TN Sevierville, TN Dickson, TN Athens, TN Cleveland, TN Lawrenceburg, TN Oak Ridge, TN DepartmentChildren's Services LOCATION OF (350) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, CHILD AND FAMILY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, ERROR:COUNTY NOT FOUND AS POSITION NUMBERS ARE MISSING A certified transcript is required. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must: * Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application; * Be a citizen of the United States; * Possess a valid driver's license prior to and during employment; * Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation; * Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority; * Have no conviction for a felony; * Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointment authority; * Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check; * Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs. Overview This classification is responsible for professional case management work of routine difficulty, and performs related work as required. This is the trainee/entry level class in the DCS Case Manager job series. An employee in this class learns to perform a variety of case management duties for children under State supervision, in State custody, or at risk of State custody, and their families. This class differs from DCS Case Manager 2* in that an incumbent of the latter is fully trained and functions at the working level. * An applicant appointed to this flexibly staffed class will be reclassified to the next higher class in the series after successful completion of a mandatory one-year training period; inadequate or marginal performance during the training period will result in automatic demotion or termination. Responsibilities ALL LISTED RESPONSBILITIES WILL BE PERFORMED AT THE LEARNING/ENTRY LEVEL: * Determines if abuse or neglect has occurred, who the abuser is, the level of risk or harm to the child, determines the need for a safety plan, makes recommendations regarding permanency, monitors adoptive and foster families, recruits foster parents, conducts home visits, and coordinates/observes visitation. * Maintains documentation for case files and other required documentation. Prepares for, participates and testifies in court proceedings. * Conducts interviews with alleged child victims, individuals reporting alleged abuse or child neglect, child's family, and collateral contacts; gathers required information such as school records, demographic information, medical exam/psychological information, etc., identifies supports for children and families, administers client drug screens; and conducts required assessments/assessments of home. Conducts face-to-face visits with children, resource families, providers, kinship homes, and other relevant entities. * Works flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and after hours. Schedules appointments, meetings, visitation with children on caseload. Transports children to various appointments safely, assists children in preparing for placement, and sitting with children who are awaiting placement. * Communicates effectively and timely with others, engages with children and families to build trustful relationships, encourages clients to overcome barriers and achieve permanency, explains parental rights and other relevant documents to families, responds timely to families, providers, co-workers and supervision. * Convenes and identifies members for Child and Family Team Meetings to work collaboratively with all Child and Family Team Meeting participants. Develops action steps and goals to be accomplished by the Team. * Works within communities by making referrals to service providers on behalf of clients; collaborates with law enforcement officials and multi-disciplinary teams; trains foster parents, adoptive parents and community. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies: * Decision Quality * Action Oriented * Customer Focus * Manages Conflict * Communicates Effectively Knowledge: * Clerical * Customer and Personal Service Skills: * Time Management * Active Learning and Listening * Complex Problem Solving Abilities: * Written Comprehension * Deductive Reasoning * Inductive Reasoning Tools & Equipment * Electronic Devices * Computers * Motor Vehicles

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time01/20/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time02/02/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$3,631.00 - $4,533.00Salary (Annually)$43,572.00 - $54,396.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationJackson, TNDepartmentDisability and Aging (DDA) LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING, TENNESSEE EARLY INTERVENTION DIVISION, MADISON COUNTY A certified transcript or a copy of diploma is required. A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position is designed as Hybrid (In office and Remote). This position requires a criminal background check. You may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree AND one year of professional experience in one or a combination of the following: health care for children, adolescent, or geriatric populations; social work; or social or psychological counseling, including, but not limited to, mental health, correctional, or behavioral rehabilitation counseling; or one year of experience in early intervention and/or service coordination with individuals with disabilities in an educational, social services or medical setting; or one year of teaching early childhood education or assessing individuals with disabilities. Substitution of Graduate Course Work for Experience: Additional qualifying graduate course work from an accredited college or university in a related field may be substituted for the experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year. Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class may be required to: * Possess a valid driver's license if driving is an essential function of the position. * Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority. * Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority. * Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check. * Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health's vulnerable persons registry. Overview Under general supervision, is responsible for professional social counseling work and/or service coordination of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the working class in the professional Social Counselor sub series. An employee in this class interviews and provides social counseling for clients in programs such as adult protective services and maternal and child health counseling, as well as individuals with disabilities in an educational, social service, or medical setting. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from that of the Social Counselor 1 in that an incumbent of the latter learns the proper principles, practices, and procedures for social counseling work in various programs. This class differs from the Social Counselor Supervisor in that incumbents of the latter are responsible for supervisory social counseling work. Responsibilities * Investigates and/or reports abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults and/or children with mental or physical impairment or who are incapable of self-care to determine need for protective services. Interviews and assesses clients, family members, and other involved parties including alleged perpetrators to gather information for determining risk levels and needs for services. * Implements a service plan that addresses needs or concerns of the client(s). Refers and/or coordinates services for clients to reduce risk and increase autonomy. * Identifies various potential risk factors as part of assessing clients and monitors the progress of service plans. Responds to questions and inquiries from clients, families, caregivers, and other according to departmental policy. * Documents the services implemented, client contacts, observations, progress, and relevant information in client files and databases. * Strategizes solutions by participating as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Uses appropriate equipment, as needed, to assess or implement client services. * Educates government departments, local agencies, law enforcement, the general public, and other external entities about agency programs. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies: * Instills Trust * Manages Complexity * Communicates Effectively * Global Perspective * Decision Quality Knowledge: * Administration and Management * Clerical * Customer and Personal Service * Psychology Skills: * Active Learning and Listening * Complex Problem Solving * Coordination * Judgment and Decision Making * Social Perceptiveness Abilities: * Inductive Reasoning * Oral Comprehension & Expression * Written Comprehension & Expression * Problem Sensitivity * Limb and/or Full Body Coordination Tools & Equipment * Computers * Copier/Scanner/Fax Machine * Vehicle * Phones * Camera

Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time1/20/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time02/02/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$3,631.00 - $4,533.00Salary (Annually)$43,572.00 - $54,396.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationChattanooga, TNDepartmentDisability and Aging (DDA) LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING, TENNESSEE EARLY INTERVENTION DIVISION, HAMILTON COUNTY A certified transcript or a copy of diploma is required. A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position is designed as Hybrid (In office and Remote). This position requires a criminal background check. You may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree AND one year of professional experience in one or a combination of the following: health care for children, adolescent, or geriatric populations; social work; or social or psychological counseling, including, but not limited to, mental health, correctional, or behavioral rehabilitation counseling; or one year of experience in early intervention and/or service coordination with individuals with disabilities in an educational, social services or medical setting; or one year of teaching early childhood education or assessing individuals with disabilities. Substitution of Graduate Course Work for Experience: Additional qualifying graduate course work from an accredited college or university in a related field may be substituted for the experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year. Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class may be required to: * Possess a valid driver's license if driving is an essential function of the position. * Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority. * Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority. * Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check. * Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health's vulnerable persons registry. Overview Under general supervision, is responsible for professional social counseling work and/or service coordination of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the working class in the professional Social Counselor sub series. An employee in this class interviews and provides social counseling for clients in programs such as adult protective services and maternal and child health counseling, as well as individuals with disabilities in an educational, social service, or medical setting. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from that of the Social Counselor 1 in that an incumbent of the latter learns the proper principles, practices, and procedures for social counseling work in various programs. This class differs from the Social Counselor Supervisor in that incumbents of the latter are responsible for supervisory social counseling work. Responsibilities * Investigates and/or reports abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults and/or children with mental or physical impairment or who are incapable of self-care to determine need for protective services. Interviews and assesses clients, family members, and other involved parties including alleged perpetrators to gather information for determining risk levels and needs for services. * Implements a service plan that addresses needs or concerns of the client(s). Refers and/or coordinates services for clients to reduce risk and increase autonomy. * Identifies various potential risk factors as part of assessing clients and monitors the progress of service plans. Responds to questions and inquiries from clients, families, caregivers, and other according to departmental policy. * Documents the services implemented, client contacts, observations, progress, and relevant information in client files and databases. * Strategizes solutions by participating as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Uses appropriate equipment, as needed, to assess or implement client services. * Educates government departments, local agencies, law enforcement, the general public, and other external entities about agency programs. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies: * Instills Trust * Manages Complexity * Communicates Effectively * Global Perspective * Decision Quality Knowledge: * Administration and Management * Clerical * Customer and Personal Service * Psychology Skills: * Active Learning and Listening * Complex Problem Solving * Coordination * Judgment and Decision Making * Social Perceptiveness Abilities: * Inductive Reasoning * Oral Comprehension & Expression * Written Comprehension & Expression * Problem Sensitivity * Limb and/or Full Body Coordination Tools & Equipment * Computers * Copier/Scanner/Fax Machine * Vehicle * Phones * Camera

Youth Specialist (Juvenile Correctional Officer) (260000JO) Organization: Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional FacilityAgency Contact Name and Information: Cally Gilliland, **************************** Unposting Date: Feb 4, 2026, 4:59:00 AMWork Location: Circleville Juvenile Correctn 640 Island Road Circleville 43113Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Circleville Compensation: $24.16 - $31.78Schedule: Full-time Classified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: OCSEA Primary Job Skill: Juvenile CorrectionsTechnical Skills: Criminology/Criminal Justice, Juvenile Corrections, SecurityProfessional Skills: Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Situational Awareness, Observation Agency OverviewJOIN OUR TEAM! MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHILE BUILDING A CAREER!We are transforming and saving lives at DYS!A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.About Us…Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.Our Guiding Principles…Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource Treat everyone with respect Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive Provide the best support and services for youth and families Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.Job DescriptionStarting pay is over $50,000 per year. By working just two (2) overtime assignments per week, new staff can add an additional $30,000 salary per year. New Youth Specialists receive their first pay increase after six (6) months of employment. What You'll Do: DYS is seeking a Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] to join our diverse team! This person will oversee facility functions while providing valuable mentorship, experience, and knowledge to the youth in our care. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth. Specifically, the Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] will: Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of assigned youth Utilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalation youth behavior and conflicts Manage and maintain security and a positive interaction during and after family visits Complete all required documents (reports, logs, evaluations etc.) Oversee movement on facility grounds and outside trips Monitor and instruct youth on general housekeeping duties Maintain awareness of unusual behavior and crisis situations Collaborate and provide information to division leadership Why Work for the State of OhioAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.QualificationsHigh school diploma or G.E.D.; valid driver's license; must successfully complete Juvenile Correctional Officer assessment. Must be 21 years of age at time of application. -Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Probationary period is 365 days. Job Skills: Juvenile Corrections, Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational AwarenessSupplemental InformationThe final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI & FBI, Public Safety, and State of Ohio Taxation. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must partake in paid, mandatory 4 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at CJCF, weeks 2 through 4 are held in Orient, Ohio, 10-hour training days, Monday through Thursday.DYS is a "qualifying employer" for the purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio 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.Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio 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. High school diploma or G.E.D.; valid driver's license; must successfully complete Juvenile Correctional Officer assessment. Must be 21 years of age at time of application. -Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Probationary period is 365 days. Job Skills: Juvenile Corrections, Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational Awareness At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. JOIN OUR TEAM! MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHILE BUILDING A CAREER! We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio\: one youth, one family and one community at a time. About Us… Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. Our Guiding Principles… Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource Treat everyone with respect Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive Provide the best support and services for youth and families Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here. Starting pay is over $50,000 per year. By working just two (2) overtime assignments per week, new staff can add an additional $30,000 salary per year. New Youth Specialists receive their first pay increase after six (6) months of employment. What You'll Do: DYS is seeking a Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] to join our diverse team! This person will oversee facility functions while providing valuable mentorship, experience, and knowledge to the youth in our care. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth. Specifically, the Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] will\: Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of assigned youth Utilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalation youth behavior and conflicts Manage and maintain security and a positive interaction during and after family visits Complete all required documents (reports, logs, evaluations etc.) Oversee movement on facility grounds and outside trips Monitor and instruct youth on general housekeeping duties Maintain awareness of unusual behavior and crisis situations Collaborate and provide information to division leadership The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI & FBI, Public Safety, and State of Ohio Taxation. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must partake in paid, mandatory 4 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at CJCF, weeks 2 through 4 are held in Orient, Ohio, 10-hour training days, Monday through Thursday. DYS is a "qualifying employer" for the purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Starting pay is over $50,000 per year. By working just two (2) overtime assignments per week, new staff can add an additional $30,000 salary per year. New Youth Specialists receive their first pay increase after six (6) months of employment. What You'll Do: DYS is seeking a Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] to join our diverse team! This person will oversee facility functions while providing valuable mentorship, experience, and knowledge to the youth in our care. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth. Specifically, the Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] will: * Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of assigned youth * Utilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalation youth behavior and conflicts * Manage and maintain security and a positive interaction during and after family visits * Complete all required documents (reports, logs, evaluations etc.) * Oversee movement on facility grounds and outside trips * Monitor and instruct youth on general housekeeping duties * Maintain awareness of unusual behavior and crisis situations * Collaborate and provide information to division leadership High school diploma or G.E.D.; valid driver's license; must successfully complete Juvenile Correctional Officer assessment. Must be 21 years of age at time of application. * Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Probationary period is 365 days. Job Skills: Juvenile Corrections, Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational Awareness

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI & FBI, Public Safety, and State of Ohio Taxation. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must partake in paid, mandatory 4 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at IRJCF, weeks 2 through 4 are held in Orient, Ohio, 10-hour training days, Monday through Thursday. The state of Ohio covers transportation, meals and lodging. DYS is a "qualifying employer" for the purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Starting pay is over $50,000 per year. By working just two (2) overtime assignments per week, new staff can add an additional $30,000 salary per year. New Youth Specialists receive their first pay increase after six (6) months of employment. What You'll Do: DYS is seeking a Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] to join our diverse team! This person will oversee facility functions while providing valuable mentorship, experience, and knowledge to the youth in our care. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth. Specifically, the Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] will\: Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of assigned youth Utilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalation youth behavior and conflicts Manage and maintain security and a positive interaction during and after family visits Complete all required documents (reports, logs, evaluations etc.) Oversee movement on facility grounds and outside trips Monitor and instruct youth on general housekeeping duties Maintain awareness of unusual behavior and crisis situations Collaborate and provide information to division leadership Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio 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. High school diploma or G.E.D.; valid driver's license; must successfully complete Juvenile Correctional Officer assessment. Must be 21 years of age at time of application. -Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Probationary period is 365 days. Job Skills: Juvenile Corrections, Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational Awareness JOIN OUR TEAM! CHANGE LIVES WHILE BUILDING YOUR CAREER! New Classes start February 23rd and April 6th! We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio\: one youth, one family and one community at a time. About Us… Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. Our Guiding Principles… Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource Treat everyone with respect Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive Provide the best support and services for youth and families Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.

Starting pay is over $50,000 per year. By working just two (2) overtime assignments per week, new staff can add an additional $30,000 salary per year. New Youth Specialists receive their first pay increase after six (6) months of employment. What You'll Do: DYS is seeking a Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] to join our diverse team! This person will oversee facility functions while providing valuable mentorship, experience, and knowledge to the youth in our care. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth. Specifically, the Youth Specialist [Juvenile Correctional Officer] will: * Provide safety, security, custodial care, & surveillance of assigned youth * Utilize provided training to observe, intervene, and de-escalation youth behavior and conflicts * Manage and maintain security and a positive interaction during and after family visits * Complete all required documents (reports, logs, evaluations etc.) * Oversee movement on facility grounds and outside trips * Monitor and instruct youth on general housekeeping duties * Maintain awareness of unusual behavior and crisis situations * Collaborate and provide information to division leadership High school diploma or G.E.D.; valid driver's license; must successfully complete Juvenile Correctional Officer assessment. Must be 21 years of age at time of application. * Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Probationary period is 365 days. Job Skills: Juvenile Corrections, Security, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Conflict Management, Reasoning, Observation, Attention to Detail, Situational Awareness

Social Work Assistant - Lima, OH (250008JE) Organization: Public Defender CommissionAgency Contact Name and Information: Christina Black, **************************** Unposting Date: OngoingPrimary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Allen County-Lima Compensation: $51,355 - $63,294Schedule: Full-time Classified Indicator: UnclassifiedUnion: 1199 Primary Job Skill: Mental HealthTechnical Skills: Mental HealthProfessional Skills: Building Trust, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Organizing and Planning, Confidentiality Agency OverviewThe Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD) is the state agency responsible for providing legal representation and other services to people accused or convicted of a crime who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Our Mission: Advocating. Fighting. Helping. Our Vision: A Fair Justice System. Our Values: Compassion. Dignity. Equity. Integrity. Service. Community. We are committed to building a work environment where all team members have a voice and can embrace our differences to innovate service to the public in our pursuit of fairness and justice for all people. Follow OPD on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Threads | Visit our WebsiteJob DescriptionThis position is a Special Project position funded through June 30, 2027, as part of our Northwest Regional Hub project in Lima, Ohio, serving Allen, Hardin, and Putnam Counties.You will serve as a Social Work Assistant in the Northwest Regional Hub (NWRH) of our Trial Services Division. The NWRH is located in Lima, OH, and serves individuals in Allen County, Hardin County, and Putnam County. We provide client-centered representation to indigent clients facing criminal charges. You will provide basic social services and collaborate as an integral part of a client's case team to help ensure holistic support throughout the legal process. You will assess client needs for community resources, make referrals, track client data, and also assist with identifying outpatient and intensive inpatient treatment for clients who would benefit from a more focused treatment program as part of their sentence. By addressing the client's emotional, psychological, and practical needs, you play a vital role in navigating legal challenges and reducing the likelihood of recidivism. You will work closely alongside attorneys and administrative staff in our office in Lima, and your work will include travel in Allen County, Hardin County, and Putnam County.A successful candidate will have passion for working with a large team and assisting people who are facing the challenges of poverty. The preferred candidate will have professional or volunteer experience helping to pursue a fair justice system and strong communication and organization skills.This position has intermittent travel needs that may change week-to-week, based on business or client needs. The successful candidate will also be self-motivated and comfortable communicating via Teams or other conferencing software during those times.The duties include, but are not limited to, the following:Perform basic assessment of clients' needs for medical, financial, and housing assistance and community resources. Assess referred clients who are at moderate-high risk to reoffend and clients who have been judicially released and are on diversion or community control.Interview clients, review clients' case files, speak with clients' attorney.Request client records (including but not limited to court records, medical records, education records, jail/program records for jail time credit purposes).Make necessary referrals and submit paperwork for eligibility determination by provider.Research available resources at government entities, faith and community-based organizations, and other service providers.Assist in securing medical benefits, housing, utility bill assistance, veterans assistance, and other assistance.Identify availability and accessibility of appropriate and effective community interventions that will address the client's needs and coordinates community linkage services as appropriate for client and client's family while the client's case is pending disposition, until client has successfully completed diversion, or until client's community control ends.Track client progress and outcomes.Participate in planning of support systems for clients.Maintain data on all current clients; maintain data on local social services; track client data; track court-ordered evaluation scheduling and communicate with stakeholders to monitor completion and records.Input records and case notes into web-based case management system.Prepare and maintain required reports and/or progress notes.Maintain working relationships with attorneys, justice stakeholders, clients, families, and facilities.Under the direction of State Assistant Public Defenders, prepare written and oral statements for in-court presentations as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.Answer phone calls and forward calls to appropriate parties for response.Coordinate attorney calls to clients and attorney visits to county jails and state prisons.Assist with retrieving documents at county, state, and federal courts and other offices.Provide administrative and clerical assistance.The Social Work Assistant Position is assigned to the State of Ohio's 1199 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 9, presented below in table format. Starting pay will be at Step 1 unless required by contract/legislation; candidates with exceptional qualifications may be considered for higher starting pay. Our steps give a standard path for earnings growth: you move to the next step after 180 days and annually thereafter. We typically have fiscal year Cost of Living Adjustments as well.FY26Rate TypeStep 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Hourly$24.69$25.69$26.68$27.78$29.08$30.43Annual$51,355$53,435$55,494$57,782$60,486$63,294The Office of the Ohio Public Defender complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at ************ or ****************. Why Work for the State of OhioAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.QualificationsRequires current registration as Social Work Assistant as issued by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.29. Job Skills: Mental Health; Building Trust; Collaboration; Confidentiality; Customer Focus; Organizing and PlanningSupplemental InformationIntentional omission of relevant information, falsification, or misrepresentation of information on the application will disqualify the applicant. In addition, such intentional acts are grounds for immediate termination of an employee.Final candidates selected for this position will be required to undergo a drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment. Final candidates selected for this position will also be required to undergo a criminal background check and state income tax check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. This position serves at the pleasure of the Ohio Public Defender and will have an unclassified status. ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio 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.Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.