Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1

State of Georgia; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

457 plan

13 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Telework opportunities

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 in Americus, Sumter County, GA. The role supports the Division of Family & Children Services in safeguarding children, coordinating services, and ensuring permanency for fostered children within a structured, policy-driven environment.

Responsibilities include initiating investigations, developing safety plans, coordinating with families and partners, and documenting activities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Initiates timely, face-to-face responses to screened-in reports of alleged child maltreatment and conducts assessments addressing safety concerns.
• Develops and implements safety plans to address identified safety concerns.
• Conducts diligent search efforts to locate the child/family when contact is not possible.
• Implements Solution Based Casework (SBC).
• Collaborates with children and parents on the Family Functioning Agreement, Action Plan, and Family Plan to achieve outcomes.
• Assesses the physical, educational, and mental/behavioral health needs of children and families.
• Maintains connections to community, school, faith, extended family, and friends.
• Documents case management activities within policy time frames.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1

Agency: Department of Human Services.

Location: Americus, Sumter County, Georgia.

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $47,083.51

Job Description

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. Start your career in public service. The DHS' Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), Child Welfare is seeking candidates to fill the position of Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1, reporting to the Child Welfare Services Supervisor. This position is in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia.

What we offer

Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan: 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position(s).

Roles and 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. Conducts diligent search efforts to locate the child/family when unable to make contact. Implement Solution Based Casework (SBC). Partners with children and parents in the development and utilization of the Family Functioning Agreement, Action Plan, and Family Plan to achieve desired individual and family-level outcomes. Completes genograms to identify available family support network. Collaborate with community partners to create systems of support for children and families. Ensures that frequency and quality of visits with children and families are adequate to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being. Identifies the physical, educational, and mental/behavioral health needs of children, parents, and foster parents and ensures identified needs are effectively addressed. Establishes permanency goals for the child(ren). Ensures foster care placements and/or living situations are stable and in the best interests of the child(ren) and are consistent with achieving established permanency goal(s). Makes concerted efforts to achieve permanency for children in a timely manner and consistent with regulations contained in the Adoptions and Safe Families Act. Ensures that siblings in foster care are placed together unless a separation is necessary to meet the needs of one of the siblings. Maintains child's connections to his or her neighborhood, community, faith, extended family, tribe, school, and friends. Promotes, supports, and otherwise maintains a positive and nurturing relationship between the child(ren) in care and their biological parents/caretakers by encouraging and facilitating activities and interactions beyond visitation. Documents case management activities within time frames established by policy. Celebrate positive outcomes with children and family. Utilizes privately owned vehicle for work-related travel and duties (including transportation of children). Routinely serves on after-hours on-call duty. Embraces ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. Note: Applicants must pass the standard agency testing protocol for the position in which they are hired to maintain the position. Although agency employees are authorized to telework temporarily, employees are subject to being called into the office as needed. Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver's license, and an acceptable driving history record.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary. DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail]. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks. DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Georgia State Government

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.