Child Welfare Case Manager: Protect & Support Families

State of Mississippi; Indianola (MS); In loco; USD 38.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

State of Mississippi is seeking a Frontline Social Service Specialist in the Wellbeing/Permanency Unit. The role includes creating and maintaining case files for children in care, documenting in MDCPS systems, visiting children in care, and completing investigations of abuse and neglect.

On-call duties and court appearances are required as part of the position. Candidate responsibilities include transporting children to appointments, arranging visitations with families, and collaborating with

Competenze

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of experience.
• Appointing authority may require a social worker’s license.

Mansioni

• Create and maintain case files for children in care; document in MDCPS online database program.
• Visit children in care in foster homes, facilities and hospitals; complete investigations of abuse, neglect for exploitation.
• Complete ongoing safety and risk assessments; participate in scheduled county conferences/meetings for assigned children-in-care.
• Make referrals for children-in-care to receive services including dental, vision and medical; transport children to appointments and destinations.

Conoscenze

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Flexibility

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree

Descrizione del lavoro

State of Mississippi is seeking a Frontline Social Service Specialist in the Wellbeing/Permanency Unit. The role includes creating and maintaining case files for children in care, documenting in MDCPS systems, visiting children in care, and completing investigations of abuse and neglect.

On-call duties and court appearances are required as part of the position. Candidate responsibilities include transporting children to appointments, arranging visitations with families, and collaborating with