CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER I-IV

State of New Hampshire; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Children, Youth, and Families, seeks entry-level to advanced CPS Workers in the Laconia area. Responsibilities focus on protective services casework, investigations, safety planning, and collaboration with families and community partners to safeguard children.

Positions range from CPSW I to CPSW IV, with qualifications spanning 2.5 years of education/experience up to a bachelor’s degree plus several years.

Qualifications

• Education/experience requirements vary by level (I–IV).
• Education and/or experience must be in social work, case management, psychology, human services, criminal justice, or related fields.
• Substitution rules allow education for experience and vice versa.

Responsibilities

• Conduct entry-level protective services casework assessing reports of abuse/neglect.
• Ensure child safety and family welfare per Practice Model.
• Coordinate services to support reunification and permanency where appropriate.
• Engage with community partners to promote prevention of child abuse and neglect.

Education

2.5 years edu/exp

AA + 2 yrs exp

BA + 1.5 yrs exp

BA + 3 yrs exp

Job description

State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Health and Human Services
Division for Children, Youth, & Families
Laconia District Office
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER I-IV
Assessment & Family Services
Child Protective Service Worker I- $22.50-$30.02
Child Protective Service Worker II $25.40- $34.14
Child Protective Service Worker III $28.74-$38.85
Child Protective Service Worker IV $31.33-$42.60

• The certification level identified by the DHHS Human Resource Office is based upon the minimum qualifications. Upon consideration of the applicants relevant work experience, interview, and the Supplemental Job Description, the DCYF hiring manager will determine the level a candidate will be hired at.
• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Children, Youth, and Families has a full-time vacancy for Child Protective Service Worker I-IV.

SUMMARY

ASSESSMENT DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Performs entry-level protective services casework in investigating and assessing reports of alleged abuse/neglect of children under RSA 169-C for NH Division for Children, Youth and Families and provide for the safety of children and the welfare of families while promoting the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

FAMILY SERVICES DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Performs entry level protective services casework to coordinate, manage and administer services for children and families including, maintaining children in the home safely, strengthening families for reunification, providing permanency for children in care and working closely with various community agencies while promoting the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

CPSW I Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in social work, professional case management, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, counseling, pastoral counseling, divinity, education, or a related field.

CPSW II Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in social work, professional case management, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, counseling, pastoral counseling, divinity, education, or a related field.

CPSW III Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in social work, professional case management, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, counseling, pastoral counseling, divinity, education, or related field.

CPSW IV Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 7 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in social work, professional case management, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, counseling, pastoral counseling, divinity, education, or related field

LICENSE/ CERTIFICATION

Valid driver’s license or access to transportation

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be available for non-traditional work hours to meet the needs of client families and children in their homes and other public locations.

TRAINEE OPTION

Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in human services or education field working with children and/or families.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

Must successfully complete the CPSW Academy within 12 months of hire

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No Criteria:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: 21102002BGA01 (CPSW to Level 3)

For promotion from the 21-1020 Social Workers-2 job title to the 21-1020 Social Workers-3 job title, and use of the Child Protective Service Worker II working title, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:

Must have successfully completed the CPSW Academy

Must receive a satisfactory performance evaluation and be free of discipline, pursuant to Personnel Rule 1003.01, for one (1) year immediately prior to promotion

Must receive a performance-based recommendation from the Supervisor and approval from the CPS Field Administrator

21102003BGA02 (CPSW to Level 4)