Child Protection Services Case Specialist

Sdsoybean; Eagle Butte (SD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Dental and vision

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The South Dakota Department of Social Services, located in Eagle Butte or Pierre, seeks a dedicated social services professional. This full-time role involves assessing family safety, delivering intervention services, and coordinating foster or adoption placements while collaborating with the court system.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a human service field and demonstrate strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities in diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human service field preferred.
• Experience in child protection or social services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess families to determine safety and intervention needs.
• Coordinate and monitor safety plans and out-of-home or in-home placements.
• Work with courts, including testifying as needed.
• Identify foster/adoptive placements and support resource families.
• Respond to emergencies 24/7 and engage in case planning.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Time management

Critical thinking

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

The South Dakota Department of Social Services, located in Eagle Butte or Pierre, seeks a dedicated social services professional. This full-time role involves assessing family safety, delivering intervention services, and coordinating foster or adoption placements while collaborating with the court system.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a human service field and demonstrate strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities in diverse communities.