Child Welfare Services Case Manager -
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USD 47083 - 47083
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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 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 and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position ofSocial Services Specialist 1.This position is located at the DFCS office in Newnan Coweta County Georgia.
Job Description
Pay Grade: I
Under 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 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 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
- Learns to perform initial investigations of protective services referrals in determining the appropriateness of protective services intervention
- Learns to work in collaboration with legal system to ensure safety and achieve desired outcomes
- Maintains required documentation and completes reports
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
- Note:
- 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 are subject to be called into the office as needed.
Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
