Child Welfare Case Aide — Field Support & Safety

WV Department of Human Services; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WV Department of Human Services is seeking staff to provide advanced level supports to Child Protective Services. The role involves reviewing records, attending meetings, and conducting safety checks as part of safety analysis and planning.

Incumbents conduct home visits with families to monitor child safety and well-being, and perform walk-through safety assessments of kinship/relative provider homes to initiate the home study process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and conduct safety checks to support CPS workers.
• Review records including medical, educational, and service provider documentation.
• Conduct home visits with families to monitor child safety and well-being.
• Perform walk-through safety assessments of kinship/relative provider homes and submit documentation to initiate the home study process.
• Overtime is an essential function of this position.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WV Department of Human Services is seeking staff to provide advanced level supports to Child Protective Services. The role involves reviewing records, attending meetings, and conducting safety checks as part of safety analysis and planning.

Incumbents conduct home visits with families to monitor child safety and well-being, and perform walk-through safety assessments of kinship/relative provider homes to initiate the home study process.