Child Welfare Intake Specialist

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Eleven paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave accr

Job summary

The Department of Social Services, Division of Child Protection Services, is seeking a Full-Time Intake Assessment Specialist in South Dakota. You will gather details from reporting parties, analyze danger to children, and arrange interventions and resources by phone or in person.

Some scheduling flexibility may be required; there are no overnight or weekend duties. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a human-service field (preferred) and strong communication, listening, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• No specific license or certification required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to gather information with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Complete intake assessments by gathering details from the reporting party.
• Analyze danger threats to children and determine needed interventions.
• Provide resource information and identify placement resources for children.
• Communicate effectively with leads and supervisors; document findings.

Skills

Effective communication

Active listening

Time management

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Compassion & empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in human service-related field

Tools

Computerized data systems

Documentation software

Job description

The Department of Social Services, Division of Child Protection Services, is seeking a Full-Time Intake Assessment Specialist in South Dakota. You will gather details from reporting parties, analyze danger to children, and arrange interventions and resources by phone or in person.

Some scheduling flexibility may be required; there are no overnight or weekend duties. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a human-service field (preferred) and strong communication, listening, and