Child Welfare Services Case Manager Supervisor

State-of-Georgi; Georgia; On-site; USD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia’s Department of Human Services seeks a Child Welfare Services Case Manager Supervisor in Jackson, GA. Lead a team of caseworkers, supervise investigations, and coordinate services to protect children and support families.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and three years of case management, with state travel and driving requirements. The department offers a robust benefits package and telework options depending on position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of job-related case management experience.
• Equivalent lower level experience may apply for internal candidates.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and plan work of assigned staff.
• Coordinate and monitor services for children in foster care and in-home placements.
• Coordinate and monitor services with the legal system to ensure safety and outcomes.
• Develop case plans utilizing community resources to meet client needs.
• Initiate guardianship, protective services, placement, and/or adoption processes.
• Prepare reports and records as required by rules and regulations.

Skills

Case management

Supervisory experience

Home visits

Record keeping

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 SupervisorAgency:Family and Children Services, Division ofJob Requisition ID:JR0000006023Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:$59,265.47Job 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 Supervisor , reporting to a Child Welfare Services Administrator. This position is in Jackson, Butts 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!Roles and Responsibilities:Supervise and plan work of assigned staffServe as job expert or organization resource in assigned areasAccess and record client and community resource informationCollect evidence, interviews witnesses, and prepare necessary reports according to rules and regulations, state and federal lawsCompile records and prepare reports; performs follow-up to determine the status of client's caseConduct home-visit evaluations for information gathering to be used in assessmentsCoordinate and monitor children in out-of-home placements and in-home interventionsCoordinate and monitor services, including comprehensive tracking of client's activitiesDevelop case plans that effectively utilize community resources to meet needs of individual custodial clientIdentify placement resources for children within the foster care systemInitiate the legal process for guardianship, protective services, placement and/or adoptionMaintain required documentation and completes reportsMake immediate assessments regarding safety of clients and respond according to established protocol and policiesPerform initial investigations of protective services referrals to determine the appropriateness of protective services interventionWork in collaboration with legal system to ensure safety and achieve desired outcomesReview, approve/disapprove, or render decisions on casework being performed by staffNote: Behavioral Science degrees include but are not limited to the following: social science, psychology, sociology, child development, family studies, criminal justice, education, public health, public administration, nursing.*Case Management experience would include one or any combination of the following work responsibilities: assessments; home evaluations; staffing; work with individuals, families, groups organizations and/or communication of the goal of behavioral changes; work with child safety or child welfare; law enforcement experience in areas related to DFCS (e.g. family/domestic violence, investigations or interventions involving children, substance abuse or crimes against persons.Special Requirements : Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver’s license, an acceptable driving history record and the ability to travel statewide. Reliable transportation and valid driver's license for work-related travel.Additional Information:For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visit https://dhs.georgia.govEmployment 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 identifiedMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of job-related case management experience; or one (1) year of experience at lower level Child Welfare Svcs Case Mgr 3 (SSP072) or position equivalent.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe 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.