CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER I-IV

State of New Hampshire; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

State of New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services seeks Child Protective Service Workers I–IV to investigate and assess reports of child abuse or neglect in the Seacoast Portsmouth district. The role advances with the CPSW levels and requires flexibility for non-traditional hours to meet families in homes and community settings.

Entry to advanced levels depend on education, experience and successful CPSW Academy completion, with competitive hourly compensation and district-based

Qualifications

• Education and experience must be in social work, professional case management, psychology or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree required for CPSW III/IV levels; associate's degree acceptable for CPSW II; high school plus experience for CPSW I.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry-level protective services casework in investigating and assessing reports of alleged abuse/neglect of children.
• Coordinate, manage and administer services for children and families to ensure safety and prevent abuse.
• Uphold the agency mission using the Practice Model in daily practice.
• As level rises I to IV, cases become more complex while the core scope remains the same.

Skills

Communication

Case management

Teamwork

Education

CPSW I education requirement

CPSW II Associate's degree

CPSW III Bachelor's degree

CPSW IV Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assessment & Family Service

• 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.

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

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.

Department and Division

Department of Health & Human Services, Division for Children, Youth & Families

District Office

Seacoast ( Portsmouth) District Office

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.

As the level moves from I to IV, the complexity of the casework becomes more challenging, however the scope remains the same.

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.

As the level moves from I to IV, the complexity of the casework becomes more challenging, however the scope remains the same.

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

• 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 for promotion from 21-1020 Social Workers-2 to 3:
  • 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.
• Criteria for promotion from 21-1020 Social Workers-3 to 4:
  • 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.
• Criteria for promotion from 21-1020 Social Workers-4 to 5:
  • Must have successfully completed the CPS