Child Welfare Services Case Manager Supervisor -
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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 Georgias most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote selfsufficiency independence and protect Georgias 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/shortterm care life insurance and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.
Start your career in public service. 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.This position is located in Savannah ChathamCounty Georgia.
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Job Description
This position has a designated special entry salary that is nonnegotiable.
Pay Grade: LSupervises 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 followup actions for at risk clients occur in a timely manner.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities- Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
- Accesses and records client and community resource information.
- Collects evidence interviews witnesses and prepares necessary reports according to rules and regulations state and federal laws.
- Compiles records and prepares reports; performs followup to determine the status of clients case.
- Conducts homevisit evaluations for information gathering to be used in assessments.
- Coordinates and monitors children in outofhome placements and inhome interventions.
- Coordinates and monitors services including comprehensive tracking of clients activities.
- Develops case plans that effectively utilize community resources to meet the needs of individual custodialclient.
- Identifies placement resources for children within the foster care system.
- Initiates the legal process for guardianship protective services placement and/or adoption.
- Maintains required documentationand completes reports.
- Makes immediate assessments regarding safety of clients and responds according to established protocols and policies.
- Performs initial investigations of protective services referrals to determine the appropriateness of protective services intervention.
- Reviews approves/disapproves or renders decisions on casework being performed by staff.
- Works in collaboration with legal system to ensure safety ad achieve desired outcomes.
- Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple teams.
- Excellent oral written presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degreeANDthree 3 years of jobrelated case management experience.
OR- One 1 year of experience at the lower level Child Welfare Svcs Case Mgr 3 (SSP072 or position equivalent.
Note:Behavioral Science degrees include 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 related to DFCS (e.g. family/domestic violence investigations or interventions involving children substance abuse or crimes against persons.
Special Requirements:
Must have reliable transportation proof of auto insurance a valid stateissued drivers license an acceptable driving history record and the ability to travel statewide.Additional Information
- For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human ServicesInformation
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:
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to preemployment 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 email. 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.Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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