Child Welfare Services Case Manager (Permanency Unit) 00022941, 00022225

Georgia Department of Human Services; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Human Services is seeking a Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 to ensure the safety and well-being of children in foster care. This entry-level position involves case management responsibilities and requires a Bachelor's degree, alongside a strong set of communication and investigation skills.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Generous benefits package including retirement plans

Telework opportunities depending on the position

Qualifications

• Must pass standard agency testing protocol for hiring.
• Ability to work in collaboration with the legal system.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, well-being, and permanency for children in foster care.
• Provide effective case management services and support.
• Conduct home-visit evaluations and assist in gathering evidence.

Skills

Communication

Investigation

Documentation

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

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.

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.

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 ofChild Welfare Services Case Manager 1 in the Permanency Unit. This position is located at theDFCS office in Madison County, Georgiaand is responsible for ensuring the safety, well-being, and permanency for children in foster care and providing effective case management services and support to their parents, and caregivers.

Madison County | Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family & Children Services

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This position has designated special non-negotiable entry salary.

Pay Grade: I

Under supervision, learns to provide investigative and comprehensive case management for a caseload involving child abuse or neglect.

Job 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

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

• 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.

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.