Employment and Contract Opportunities
CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY:
ADOPTION ASSESSOR
The Wayne County Probate Court is seeking to contract with an individual for services as an Adoption Assessor, pursuant to Chapter 3107 of the Ohio Revised Code. This contract would be of an indefinite term on an as needed basis. The selected individual will be responsible for conducting assessments of individuals and residences applying for adoption.
Requirements: Assessors must satisfy all educational and licensing requirements of Revised Code sections 3107.014, 3107.015, and 3107.016, including but not limited to prior work experience or college education in a human services field and completion of adoption assessor education through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Candidates who have not yet obtained adoption assessor certification through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services may apply but cannot receive appointments until completion of this programming.
Applications: Submit a resume in writing by regular U.S. Mail, with a letter of interest, to the Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court, Attn: Court Administrator, 107 W. Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691. Applications will be reviewed and considered as they are received.
Date Posted: January 24, 2023; Application Deadline: Until filled.
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CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY:
COURT INVESTIGATOR
The Wayne County Probate Court is seeking to contract with an individual for services as a Court Investigator, pursuant to Section 2101.11 of the Ohio Revised Code. This contract would be of an indefinite term on an as needed basis. The selected individual will be responsible for conducting investigations in guardianship matters as appointed by the Court on a case-by-case basis.
Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, education, special education, or a related human services field is required. Investigators must complete a court investigator orientation course within the first year of appointment. Attention to detail and strong communication skills are necessary. A background in child welfare or experience investigating child abuse & neglect is preferred.
Applications: Submit a resume in writing by regular U.S. Mail, with a letter of interest, to the Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court, Attn: Court Administrator, 107 W. Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691. Applications will be reviewed and considered as they are received.
Date Posted: January 24, 2023; Application Deadline: Until filled.
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CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY:
COURT REPORTER / TRANSCRIPTIONIST
The Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court is seeking to contract with an individual for services as a Court Reporter / Transcriptionist, pursuant to Rule 11 of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio and Rule 9 of the Ohio Rules of Appellate Procedure. This contract would be of an indefinite term on an as needed basis. The selected individual will be responsible for transcribing a complete and accurate record from audio recordings provided by the Court.
Requirements: Strong transcribing skills – whether through typing or speech recognition – are essential to the performance of contracted services. Interested individuals must have an active commission as a notary public in the State of Ohio. Knowledge of court proceedings and Rule 9 of the Ohio Rules of Appellate Procedure is likewise necessary.
Applications: Submit a resume in writing by regular U.S. Mail, with a letter of interest, to the Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court, Attn: Court Administrator, 107 W. Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691. Applications will be reviewed and considered as they are received.
Date Posted: May 19, 2021; Application Deadline: Until filled.
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