Child Welfare Case Closure Consultant

Office of Shared Administration (WV); Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child Welfare Consultant in the Office of Field Support, ClearPath Unit, will perform consultation, documentation, and closure decisions in child protective services assessments involving children who have been determined to be safe at the conclusion of a thorough investigation.

This role is vital to ensuring consistent, timely, and high-quality consultation and documentation across the state through the effective application of policy and practice standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in social work, social services, or child welfare.
• Internal applicants may substitute two years of CPS/Child Welfare experience for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and guidance to Child Protective Service Workers on cases eligible for closure at ClearPath.
• Review case documentation, risk and safety assessments, and ensure alignment with WV Code and BSS policy before recommending case closure.
• Collaborate with field Child Protective Service Workers and Supervisors to ensure cases meet criteria and that CPS decisions reflect best practice standards and support positive outcomes for families.
• Complete assessment documentation and make closure decisions.
• Identify practice trends through consultation and contribute to system improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on child safety and risk assessment.
• Participate in case reviews, quality assurance activities, and professional development opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

The Child Welfare Consultant in the Office of Field Support, ClearPath Unit, will perform consultation, documentation, and closure decisions in child protective services assessments involving children who have been determined to be safe at the conclusion of a thorough investigation.

This role is vital to ensuring consistent, timely, and high-quality consultation and documentation across the state through the effective application of policy and practice standards.