What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Coordinator position at Union County, OH?
Salary: $20.62 Hourly
Location : Marysville, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00544
Office: Human Services
Department: Senior Services
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
DESCRIPTION
Our Mission: Through compassion and dedication, we support and strengthen individuals and families in Union County.
**Are you compassionate about helping others?
**Do you want to make a positive impact on your local community?
**Does a work environment that promotes work/life balance and is supportive of professional advancement
interest you?
If so, we encourage you to apply today!
WHAT WE OFFER
JOB STANDARDS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position is eligible for a wide range of insurance benefits, generous paid leave programs (including holidays), and a pension package through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
Location : Marysville, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00544
Office: Human Services
Department: Senior Services
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
DESCRIPTION
Our Mission: Through compassion and dedication, we support and strengthen individuals and families in Union County.
**Are you compassionate about helping others?
**Do you want to make a positive impact on your local community?
**Does a work environment that promotes work/life balance and is supportive of professional advancement
interest you?
If so, we encourage you to apply today!
WHAT WE OFFER
- Flexible work schedules available after probation.
- 11 paid holidays each year.
- Sick leave accrual that begins on day one, totaling about three weeks per year.
- Top-tier health and wellness, dental, and vision insurance programs (large percentage paid by Union County).
- OPERS retirement benefit, with a healthy County contribution (10% paid by employee and 14% paid by Union County).
- Life insurance free of charge for employees and their families.
JOB STANDARDS
- Bachelor's degree in a Human-Services related field;
- OR a combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
- Consistently and continually represents the agency in a positive and professional manner and provides appropriate internal and external customer service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conducts home visits with clients to perform assessments including personal and environmental safety, cognitive functioning, and coping skills.
- Investigates Adult Protective Services (APS) cases including conducting face-to-face interviews with all parties of the case and collaterals.
- Formulates care plans from assessments and observations maintaining the elder in the least restrictive setting.
- Completes referrals to law enforcement as necessary.
- Completes all investigation/assessment activities following Federal, State and County policies and procedures, within mandated timeframes.
- Documents all work related activities in the ODAPS and Wellsky systems within the established timeframes.
- Coordinates services with community partners.
- Contacts clients periodically to assess needs and to ensure the level of service is appropriate, and quality is adequate.
- Performs annual re-assessments.
- Advocates for clients and educates clients regarding available services.
- Completes additional reports as required such as Case Plans and Safety Assessments; completes County senior services enrollment forms (e.g. receipt of privacy practices, release of information, financial eligibility, etc.).
- Attends and testifies in court hearings.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and advocates for least restrictive and safe options for elders.
- Completes community outreach activities to educate the public on Senior Sales Tax Levy services and participates on community boards that impact elder services.
- Maintains required licensures and certification, if any.
This position is eligible for a wide range of insurance benefits, generous paid leave programs (including holidays), and a pension package through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).
Salary : $21