Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 - 00024516

JOB
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. Start your career in public service. The Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1. This position is located at the DFCS office in city of Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia. Spalding County | Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family & Children ServicesJOIN OUR TEAM!!!

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position has designated special entry salary that is non-negotiable.Pay Grade: IUnder supervision, learns to provide investigative and comprehensive case management for a caseload involving child abuse or neglect.Job Responsibilities: Accesses and records client and community resource informationAssists in collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing necessary reports according to rules and regulations, state and federal lawsAssists in identifying placement resources for children within the foster care systemCompiles records and prepares reports; performs follow-up to determine the status of client's caseConducts home-visit evaluations for information gathering to be used in assessmentsCoordinates and monitors children in out-of-home placements and in-home interventionsLearns to perform initial investigations of protective services referrals in determining the appropriateness of protective services interventionLearns to work in collaboration with legal system to ensure safety and achieve desired outcomesMaintains required documentation and completes reports

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services 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: [email protected].. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks. DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.