YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Mahoning County Children's Services will be holding a career fair event on Saturday, May 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 222 West Federal St. in Youngstown.

Children's Services is looking to hire child welfare caseworkers in training. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field including Psychology, sociology, human services, counseling, public health, criminal justice and child and family services.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to classroom-style and hands-on training, participating in worker shadowing, as well as limited casework services to families and attending court hearings to prepare for necessary involvements 

Jobs offer highly competitive benefits including:

- Remote work and flexible work schedules

- Up to 100% tuition reimbursement

- An annual $500 training bonus

- A work smartphone and laptop for hired caseworkers

- Two weeks of paid vacation time

- 12 paid holidays

- Five paid personal days

- Mileage reimbursement 

- Mission driven work "protecting children, preserving families"

- A starting salary of $36.8k per year with medical and Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) benefits. 

Free parking is available in the Children's Services parking lot located behind the building on Commerce Street. All applicants must bring their most recent resume and/or cover letter.

For a full description of the job and its responsibilities, click here.