Child Welfare Services Case Manager (CRRU) Placement Finding -
Child Welfare Services Case Manager (CRRU) Placement Finding -
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
USD 47083 - 47083
1 Vacancy
Job Description
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 self-sufficiency 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/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 Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Child Welfare Services Case Manager1 for the CRRU Unit. This position will serveDekalbCounty Georgia.
JOIN OUR TEAM!!!Job Description
Pay Grade: I
(General Summary):
This position reports to the Resource Development Social Services Supervisor for Fulton and Dekalb Counties. This position works with Fulton and Dekalb Counties to secure placements for children approve relatives and foster parent applicants and support families once approved. This position is housed in Dekalb County.
Job Summary & Responsibilities:
Under limited supervision theCaregiver Recruitment and Retention Specialist Ihas theability to assess individual and family strengths limitations and needs; non-judgmental strength based positive attitude towards families in crisis; ability to synthesize information and write thorough reports; ability to work independently and as an effective team member; sensitivity to an awareness of cultural ethnic and socioeconomic differences and the ability to organize and prioritize work.
Caregiver Recruitment and Retention Specialist I for placement finding:
- Identify placement for youth in care.
- Complete all required screenings for placements.
- Staff cases jointly with program areas and community providers to determine needs of youth and best match.
- Maintain clear accurate and concise documentation; ensure all documentation is entered within 72 hours of contact.
- Remain knowledgeable about current/emerging demographic and cultural changes to assist customers effectively.
- Be able to solve problems in crisis situations.
- Develop community relationships with providers and foster families.
- Adhere to all agency policy governing children and the rights of the caregivers.
- Participate in Placement Resource Engagement Meetings with Child Placing Agency and other Community partners to strategize recruitment efforts.
- Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
- Engage in required statewide and regional travel.
- Recruit prospective caregivers through direct and indirect marketing concepts.
- Conducts needs assessment service provision and advocacy caregivers.
- Remain knowledgeable about current/emerging demographic and cultural changes to assist customers effectively.
- Adhere to all agency policy governing children and the rights of the caregivers.
- Promotes awareness of programs within the assigned communities leverage partnership with community agencies to maximize services and supports for caregivers.
- Core Competencies:
- Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse families.
- Ability to leverage partnerships within the community.
- Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
- Masters degree from an approved accredited college or university and twenty four (24) months of case management experience in a social services program of the Division of Family and Children Services or similar social services case management experience in a human services delivery program (child support family/children services juvenile justice public health mental health military health care/morale welfare and recreation or comparable private social services agencies)
- 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.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services
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: .
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. 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:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
