Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1

State-of-Georgi; Calhoun (GA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training opportunities

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Telework options

Job summary

The State of Georgia, Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services, seeks a Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 in Calhoun to support vulnerable children and families through protective services, foster care planning, and resource coordination.

This full-time role emphasizes investigations, home visits, documentation, collaboration with legal systems, and placement coordination, with telework potential depending on position and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must pass standard agency testing protocol for the position.

Responsibilities

• Accesses and records client and community resource information
• Assists in collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing necessary reports according to rules and regulations, state and federal laws
• Assists in identifying placement resources for children within the foster care system
• Compiles records and prepares reports; performs follow-up to determine the status of client's case
• Conducts home-visit evaluations for information gathering to be used in assessments
• Coordinates and monitors children in out-of-home placements and in-home interventions
• Learns to perform initial investigations of protective services referrals in determining the appropriateness of protective services intervention
• Learns to work in collaboration with legal system to ensure safety and achieve desired outcomes
• Maintains required documentation and completes reports

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 Agency: Family and Children Services, Division of Job Requisition ID: JR0000003492 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 Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1. This position reports to the Child Welfare Services Case Manager Supervisor and is located at the DFCS office in Calhoun, Gordon County.

What we offer.

Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, 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.

Join Our Team!

Role and Responsibilities:

• Accesses and records client and community resource information
• Assists in collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing necessary reports according to rules and regulations, state and federal laws
• Assists in identifying placement resources for children within the foster care system
• Compiles records and prepares reports; performs follow-up to determine the status of client's case
• Conducts home-visit evaluations for information gathering to be used in assessments
• Coordinates and monitors children in out-of-home placements and in-home interventions
• Learns to perform initial investigations of protective services referrals in determining the appropriateness of protective services intervention
• Learns to work in collaboration with legal system to ensure safety and achieve desired outcomes
• Maintains required documentation and completes reports

Note: Applicants must pass the standard agency testing protocol for the position in which they are hired in order to maintain the position. Although agency employees are authorized to telework temporarily, employees are subject to be called into the office as needed.

Additional Information:

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services https://dhs.georgia.gov/

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Equal Employment 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. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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.