Child Welfare Case Manager: Build Safer, Stronger Families

State of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia's Department of Human Services seeks a Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 in Athens to protect vulnerable children and support families through assessments, safety planning, and permanency goals.

You will join a mission-driven team, enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, telework options where available, and opportunities for professional development as you serve Georgia's communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Responsibilities

• Initiates timely, face‑to‑face responses to screened‑in reports of alleged child maltreatment and conducts assessments that identify and address safety concerns.
• Addresses identified safety concerns by immediately developing and implementing safety plans.
• Collaborate with community partners to create systems of support for children and families.
• Maintains child's connections to neighborhood, community, faith, extended family, school, and friends.
• Promotes positive relationships between children in care and their biological parents/caretakers by facilitating activities beyond visitation.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

State of Georgia's Department of Human Services seeks a Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 in Athens to protect vulnerable children and support families through assessments, safety planning, and permanency goals.

You will join a mission-driven team, enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, telework options where available, and opportunities for professional development as you serve Georgia's communities.