A new road to a career in Child Protective Services

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The Ohio Child Protective Services (CPS) Fellowship Program recruits students pursuing degrees in the Social Work and related fields (Sociology, Psychology, Human Development/Family Studies, Criminal Justice/Criminology, and other family studies degrees). The Fellowship Program offers students in their final semesters a hands-on experience in the CPS career fields. Students accepted into the Fellowship will be hired as county employees to work in a CPS unit and learn law, rule, and best practices for at risk children and families. Students will shadow investigation and ongoing units and be trained in assessing safety, working with community partners, Juvenile Court, case planning, reunification, and much much more!

Social Work majors may have additional eligibility requirements for this program.

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Program Benefits
Program Benefits

Job Benefits for Ohio CPS Fellowship Program

  • Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience in Child Protective Services (CPS) career fields.

  • Exposure to Key Areas: Learn about laws, rules, and best practices for at-risk children and families.

  • Comprehensive Training: Receive training in safety assessments, case planning, reunification processes, and collaboration with community partners and Juvenile Court.

  • Diverse Work Opportunities: Shadow investigation and ongoing units to understand the full scope of CPS work.

  • Paid Position: Earn $16/hour working 20-26 hours weekly.

  • County Employee Status: Be hired as a county employee.

  • Retirement Benefits: Eligible for Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

  • State Training Opportunities: Access to specialized state-level training programs.

  • Internship Requirements Fulfillment: The program fulfills most degree internship requirements.

  • Job Placement Assistance: Receive support in finding job opportunities in an Ohio CPS county.

Fellowship counties are in blue.
Fellowship counties are in blue.

Contact Information

Jennifer M. Whiting, Program Manager
(419) 373-6935

Rachael Krisher, Recruiter
(419) 315-1181

Summer Repass, NW & SE Student Coordinator
(419) 373-6942

Sonja Burston, SW Student Coordinator
(614) 278-5908

Program email:
OhioCPSFellowship@JFS.OHIO.GOV

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