Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Retirement plans (401k & 457)

13 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Telework opportunities

Job summary

The State of Georgia is seeking a Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 in Elberton. You will respond to screened-in reports of child maltreatment, assess safety concerns, develop safety plans, and coordinate with families to achieve permanency and well‑being. A Bachelor's degree is required for consideration.

Join a large state government with generous benefits, telework options depending on position, and opportunities for professional growth within the Division of Family & Children Services.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Initiate timely, face-to-face responses to screened-in reports of alleged child maltreatment and conduct assessments that identify and address safety concerns.
• Address identified safety concerns by immediately developing and implementing safety plans.
• Conduct diligent search efforts to locate the child/family when unable to make contact.
• Implement SBC (Solution Based Casework).
• Collaborate with children and parents in developing Family Functioning Agreement, Action Plan, and Family Plan to achieve outcomes.
• Establish permanency goals for the child(ren).
• Ensure foster care placements are stable and in the best interests of the child(ren).
• Maintain connections to community, school, faith, and extended family.

Education

Bachelor's degree

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: JR0000006482 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 Elberton, Elbert County.

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).

Join Our Team!

• Initiate timely, face-to-face responses to screened-in reports of alleged child maltreatment and conduct assessments that identify and address safety concerns.
• Address identified safety concerns by immediately developing and implementing safety plans.
• Conduct diligent search efforts to locate the child/family when unable to make contact.
• Implement Solution Based Casework (SBC).
• Partner 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.
• Complete genograms to identify available family support network.
• Collaborate with community partners to create systems of support for children and families.
• Ensure that frequency and quality of visits with children and families are adequate to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being.
• Identify the physical, educational, and mental/behavioral health needs of children, parents, and foster parents and ensure identified needs are effectively addressed.
• Establish permanency goals for the child(ren).
• Ensure 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).
• Make concerted efforts to achieve permanency for children in a timely manner and consistent with regulations contained in the Adoptions and Safe Families Act.
• Ensure that siblings in foster care are placed together unless a separation is necessary to meet the needs of one of the siblings.
• Maintain child's connections to his or her neighborhood, community, faith, extended family, tribe, school, and friends.
• Promote, support, and otherwise maintain 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.
• Document case management activities within time frames established by policy.
• Celebrate positive outcomes with children and family.
• Utilize privately owned vehicle for work-related travel and duties (including transportation of children).
• Routinely serve on after-hours on-call duty.
• Embrace 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.

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

Employment Information:

DHS is an equal opportunity employer. Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary. 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). DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree(s), 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.