Child Welfare Services Case Manager Supervisor; CRRU

Overview

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, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

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. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Child Welfare Services Case Manager Supervisor for the Caregiver Recruitment & Retention Unit (CRRU).

This position will support DFCS Region 7 and may be housed in any county in Region 7 depending on space availability and the selected candidate's place of residence. Please refer to the regional map here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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This position has a designated special entry salary that is non-negotiable.

Pay Grade: L

• Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Supervises a social services unit that provides investigative and comprehensive case management for child abuse or neglect. Directs professional staff in delivery of services, sets unit goals, and regulates workloads in accordance with agency goals. Ensures that immediate and follow-up actions for at risk clients occur in a timely manner.
• Directs professional staff in the delivery of services.
• Establishes unit goals and expectations reflective of the Recruitment and Retention Plan.
• Ensures Caregiver Support Technicians are connected with assigned caregivers within 48 hours of approval and within 24 hours of their first placement.
• Ensures Caregivers Support Technicians conduct monthly visits with assigned caregivers, and that all contact narratives accurately reflect service and interventions provided.
• Compiles and maintains a manual of resources available for caregivers – ensures such manuals are updated annually to reflect programs within the respective communities.
• Participates in community support groups/networks to create, strengthen, and leverage partnerships.
• Compiles monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of activities conducted by their assigned unit.
• Regulates the workloads in accordance with agency goals.
• Review cases and documentation for adherence to quality service provision for families.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining a case tracking system.
• Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

• Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple project teams.
• Ability to leverage partnerships within the community.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.
• Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years of job-related case management experience.

• OR

• One (1) year of experience at lower level Child Welfare Svcs Case Mgr 3 (SSP
  072) or position equivalent.
• Related areas of degree include Social Work or Behavioral Science degrees including but are not limited to the following: social science, psychology, sociology, child development, family studies, criminal justice, education, public health, public administration, nursing.
• Case Management experience would include one or any combination of the following work responsibilities: assessments; home evaluations; staffing; work with individuals, families, groups organizations and/or communication of the goal of behavioral changes; work with child safety or child welfare; law enforcement experience in areas…