Child Welfare Services Case Manager

Overview

Description
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

What we offer
. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and employee discount programs; telework opportunities depending upon the position.

Start your career in public service
. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1. This position is located in Nashville, Berrien County, Georgia.

Job details

This position has a designated special entry salary that is non-negotiable. Shift differential supplemental pay is offered for 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts. Pay Grade: I.

• Under supervision, learns to provide investigative and comprehensive case management for a caseload involving child abuse or neglect.
• Accesses and records client and community resource information.
• Assists in collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing necessary reports according to rules and regulations, state and federal laws.
• Assists in identifying placement resources for children within the foster care system.
• Compiles records and prepares reports; performs follow-up to determine the status of client’s case.
• Conducts home-visit evaluations for information gathering to be used in assessments.
• Coordinates and monitors children in out-of-home placements and in-home interventions.
• Learns to perform initial investigations of protective services referrals in determining the appropriateness of protective services intervention.
• Learns to work in collaboration with the legal system to ensure safety and achieve desired outcomes.
• Maintains required documentation and completes reports.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver’s license, and an acceptable driving history record.

• Applicants must pass the standard agency testing protocol for the position in which they are hired in order to maintain the position.
• Although agency employees are authorized to telework temporarily, employees may be called into the office as needed.

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Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary. DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: hr helpline.gov.

The selected candidate may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, references, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks. DHS will verify degrees, diplomas, licensure, etc.

As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Application status Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

Closing This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.