Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 (2nd Shift)

Family and Children Services, Division of; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Family and Children Services, Division of in Georgia is seeking a Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 for the 2nd shift in McDonough. The role focuses on responding to screened-in reports of alleged child maltreatment, conducting safety assessments, and coordinating plans to promote the well-being of children and families.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, involves after-hours on-call duty, and uses Solution Based Casework (SBC) to engage with families and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Initiate timely, face-to-face responses to screened-in reports of alleged child maltreatment and conduct safety assessments.
• Address safety concerns by immediately developing and implementing safety plans.
• Conduct diligent search efforts to locate the child/family when contact is unavailable.
• Implement Solution Based Casework (SBC).
• Collaborate with children and parents in developing Family Functioning Agreement, Action Plan, and Family Plan to achieve outcomes.
• Document case management activities within policy time frames.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 (2nd Shift)

Location

McDonough, Henry County

Agency

Family and Children Services, Division of Job Requisition ID: JR0000003594

Shift

Evening (United States of America). Working hours are 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM with 5% TSS shift differential pay.

Salary

$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 McDonough, Henry County.

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 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.

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).

Additional Information

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

These 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

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.

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