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thecenters

Heights Suburban Collaborative Intern

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

Attend Team Decision Making meetings at DCFS and serve as an advocate to families. * Attend and participate in regular supervision sessions a minimum of one hour per week of every 10 hours of client ...

thecenters

Family Resource Specialist

Cleveland, OH

$38K - $47K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Summary Serves as a liaison between families, The Center's staff personnel, The Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and other agencies charged with support to fragile families.

thecenters

Family Resource Specialist

Cleveland, OH

$38K - $47K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Summary Serves as a liaison between families, The Center's staff personnel, The Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and other agencies charged with support to fragile families.

thecenters

Family Resource Specialist

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$38K - $47K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Summary Serves as a liaison between families, The Center's staff personnel, The Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and other agencies charged with support to fragile families.

The Centers

Family Resource Specialist

Cleveland Heights, OH · On-site

$19.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Job Summary Serves as a liaison between families, The Center's staff personnel, The Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and other agencies charged with support to fragile families.

UHS

DISCHARGE PLANNER

Willoughby, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with referral sources such as SASS, DCFS, and other agencies * Build therapeutic relationships with patients and provide ongoing support during their stay * Educate patients and families ...

AtriCure

Clinical Research Associate II

Mason, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Review queries and assist in the resolution of DCFs. * Participate in project team meetings. * Participate in departmental development initiatives (e.g. training, SOP development/updates, etc.

UHS

DISCHARGE PLANNER

Willoughby, OH

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Collaborate with referral sources such as SASS, DCFS, and other agencies * Build therapeutic relationships with patients and provide ongoing support during their stay * Educate patients and families ...

Sevita

Nursing Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

Acts as a liaison between DCFS, community health agencies, and providers. Identifies community resources and develops relationships to expand network. * Develops systems to effectively coordinate and ...

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How much do dcfs jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for dcfs in Ohio is $14.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.03 and $16.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a DCFS?

A DCFS job typically involves working for the Department of Children and Family Services, which focuses on child welfare, protection, and family support. Employees may investigate reports of child abuse or neglect, provide case management, and connect families with necessary resources. Positions can include social workers, caseworkers, and administrative roles. The goal is to ensure children's safety and well-being while supporting families in need.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working for DCFS?

A typical day in a DCFS role often involves conducting home visits, assessing the safety and welfare of children, coordinating services for families, and documenting casework activities using designated reporting systems. Professionals frequently collaborate with law enforcement, educators, healthcare providers, and court officials to ensure comprehensive care and legal compliance. Managing complex cases and responding to emergency situations are also common, requiring strong decision-making skills under pressure. This dynamic environment offers meaningful opportunities to make a positive impact on children and families facing challenging circumstances.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the DCFS position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) role, you need a background in social work or human services, knowledge of child welfare laws, and often a relevant degree and licensure. Familiarity with case management software, recordkeeping systems, and legal documentation is commonly required. Strong interpersonal skills, emotional resilience, and effective communication are essential for building trust with families and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of children and effectively supporting vulnerable populations.

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Infographic showing various Dcfs job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 76% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $30,963 per year, or $14.9 per hour.

Heights Suburban Collaborative Intern

thecenters

Cleveland, OH

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

Internship

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

At The Centers, meaningful work is grounded in a culture where people feel valued. As a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner, the organization is nationally recognized, based entirely on employee feedback, for trust, purpose, and care. This position plays an important role in advancing our mission and supporting the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The intern role is designed to expose and challenge students pursuing or interested in a career, in social work or related field. This position will expose the Intern to the three core services for biological, adoptive, foster and kinship families as referred to by the Division of Children and Family Services.  The services are advocating in The Intern will work with families to assess needs and develop service plans that help promote family stability.  The intern may also be involved in ancillary program group community activities.

Job Qualifications 

  • Enrolled in a social work, psychology, academic program that requires practicum experience.
  • Interest in working and learning about families in diverse communities. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Works as part of the Heights Suburban Collaborative team to ensure that the program meets all identified deliverables.
  • Maintains an active caseload, data in electronic record and produce desired outcomes.
  • Attend Team Decision Making meetings at DCFS and serve as an advocate to families.
  • Attend and participate in regular supervision sessions a minimum of one hour per week of every 10 hours of client care delivered.
  • Implements wrap around services by works with management developing, convening and being responsible for individual services plans that address mutually agreed family needs. Is responsible for connecting families to services as directed by the family.
  • Properly document work, keep statistics as mandated by the program, and meet all required program standards.
  • Learn and work proficiently to meet data input requirements of NCIS database system.
  • Establish cooperative relationships with local agencies, businesses and community organizations. 

Other Job Duties

  • Complete all special projects assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

About The Centers  

The Centers provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life-changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. We strive to be a service-oriented workplace that pioneers and co-creates solutions while fostering belonging in a community where our team members thrive.  

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