Child Welfare Case Specialist

South Dakota AG; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 74,390,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Department of Social Services / Child Protection Services in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a full-time caseworker to assess safety, provide intervention, and secure stability for children. This role requires excellent customer service, strong communication, and problem-solving skills to work with diverse families.

Duties include completing assessments, collaborating with courts, locating foster and adoptive placements, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a human service-related field is preferred.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to assess safety and work with diverse families and court systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments with families, analyze danger threats to children, and provide intervention services.
• Offer ongoing safety management and coordinate out-of-home or in-home plans when needed.
• Work with the court system, testify when required, and locate foster/adoptive resources.
• Respond to emergencies 24/7 and collaborate with relatives for placement options.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Active listening

Time management

Critical thinking

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human service-related field

Job description

The Department of Social Services / Child Protection Services in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a full-time caseworker to assess safety, provide intervention, and secure stability for children. This role requires excellent customer service, strong communication, and problem-solving skills to work with diverse families.

Duties include completing assessments, collaborating with courts, locating foster and adoptive placements, and maintaining thorough documentation.