Child Welfare Services Intake Specialist 2 (Day Shift)

Georgia Department of Revenue; Oregon; Híbrido; USD 38.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Georgia Department of Human Services seeks a Child Welfare Services Intake Specialist 2 for the Day Shift. The role supports the CPS Intake Communication Center, handling intake information and prioritizing cases statewide.

Responsibilities include documenting details, assessing priority, and communicating with public and internal partners. Telework may be available depending on position; the department offers strong benefits and a dedicated mission to protect Georgia's vulnerable children and

Formación

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of customer service experience.
• Experience at a lower-level intake position or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Obtains and documents detailed information concerning alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children.
• Reviews intake reports, assesses severity, assigns priority classification.
• Relays reports to appropriate protective services.
• Documents information from calls, referrals and related correspondence.
• Answers calls and reviews faxes, mail and electronic correspondence.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Educación

High school diploma/GED

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

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 Intake Specialist 2 (Day Shift)

Agency

Department of Human Services

Job Requisition ID

JR0000007069

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$42,640.00

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 Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Child Welfare Services Intake Specialist 2, Child Protective Services Intake Communication Center (CICC). Positions are located statewide based on location of candidate.

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!!!

Work Shift

Monday to Friday 9:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

This position has designated special entry salary that is non-negotiable.

Job Description

Under general supervision, communicates with the general public, internal customers and/or external customers to provide information and services. Obtains information and assesses intakes for determination of priority, allegation type, and handling.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents detailed information received concerning all alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children.
• Reviews intake reports, assesses the severity of the circumstances according to department policies and procedures, and assigns a priority classification.
• Assesses intake reports for determination of priority, allegation type, and handling.
• Provides and communicates policy information to the public, community organizations, and referral services.
• Relays reports of abuse or neglect to appropriate protective services field staff.
• Documents and records information received from calls, referral, and other related correspondence.
• Answers calls and reviews faxes, mail, electronic correspondence, and other information received by intake services.

Core Competencies

• Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED AND one (1) year of experience in a customer service setting handling customer's questions, complaints and/or providing information.
• One (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Child Welfare Svc Intake Spc 1 (SSP150) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years CPS Call Center, 911 Call Center, or other Call Center experience
• Experience/Knowledge in all social service programs, specifically with CPS, of the Division of Family and Children Services.
• Work experience conducting child protective services investigations, to include special investigations.

Additional Information

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services visitEmployment InformationCurrent State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.DHS is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIf you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: .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: High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in a customer service setting handling customer's questions, complaints and/or providing information; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Child Welfare Svc Intake Spc 1 (SSP150) 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.