Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 (CRRU)

Family and Children Services, Division of; Albany (GA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

unique training opportunities

401(k) retirement plan

13 paid holidays

vacation & sick leave

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

long/short-term care

life insurance

employee discount programs

telework opportunities

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family & Children Services, seeks a Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 in Albany, GA. You will provide investigative and comprehensive case management for abuse/neglect cases under supervision and support at-risk families and children.

The role involves recruitment activities, training coordination, and timely documentation in SHINES, with a bachelor’s degree required and telework opportunities depending on position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and host Recruitment Activities according to expectations established in regional recruitment plan – to include general, targeted, and child specific recruitment activities.
• Ensure recruitment activities align with MEPA-IEP expectations.
• Utilizes regional removal trends, demographics of children in care, and other relative data to develop recruitment activities and plans.
• Recruit prospective caregivers through direct and indirect marketing concepts.
• Facilitates foster parent pre-service training at least once quarterly, ensuring training is timely and prepared; utilizes approved training schedules.
• Tracks caregivers in the onboarding process to ensure timely approval.
• Ensure at least 90% of prospective caregivers are approved within four (4) months of reaching Applicant Status.
• Ensures that requests for ICPC assessments meet safety and quality standards, are submitted per policy time frames and requirements.
• Conduct required monthly and quarterly contacts per policy, and document contacts in FAD stage in Georgia SHINES.
• Effectively manages assigned caseload and enters narratives in SHINES within 72 hours of contact.
• Timely completion of home re-evaluations as outlined in policy.
• Conducts needs assessment, service provision, and advocacy for caregivers.
• Ensure all safety and quality standards of the home are met and maintained.

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 (CRRU) Agency: Family and Children Services, Division of Job Requisition ID: JR0000006227 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 Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia. The selected candidate will be housed in a DFCS county office within Region 10, but consideration will be given to their county of residence.

What we offer

• 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
• employee discount programs
• telework opportunities depending upon the position(s)

JOIN OUR TEAM!!!

Under broad supervision, provides investigative and comprehensive case management for a caseload involving child/adult abuse or neglect.

Makes immediate and follow-up actions for at risk clients in need of protective services and/or placement.

May serve as lead worker.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinates and host Recruitment Activities according to expectations established in regional recruitment plan – to include general, targeted, and child specific recruitment activities.
• Ensure recruitment activities align with MEPA-IEP expectations.
• Utilizes regional removal trends, demographics of children in care, and other relative data to develop recruitment activities and plans.
• Recruit prospective caregivers through direct and indirect marketing concepts.
• Facilitates foster parent pre-service training at least once quarterly, ensuring training is timely and prepared; utilizes approved training schedules.
• Tracks caregivers in the onboarding process to ensure timely approval.
• Ensure at least 90% of prospective caregivers are approved within four (4) months of reaching Applicant Status.
• Ensures that requests for ICPC assessments meet safety and quality standards, are submitted per policy time frames and requirements.
• Conduct required monthly and quarterly contacts per policy, and document contacts in FAD stage in Georgia SHINES.
• Effectively manages assigned caseload and enters narratives in SHINES within 72 hours of contact.
• Timely completion of home re-evaluations as outlined in policy.
• Conducts needs assessment, service provision, and advocacy for caregivers.
• Ensure all safety and quality standards of the home are met and maintained.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional Information: For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit 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.