Impactful Child Safety Investigations Specialist

Energy Jobline ZR; Alabama; On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

VieMed Healthcare Staffing seeks a Social Services Specialist to join its Child Safety Investigations team in Mississippi. The role involves assessing and investigating reports of child maltreatment, working directly with families and partners, and ensuring child welfare through comprehensive documentation and collaboration with agencies.

Applicants must have MDCPS Pre-Service Training and prior MDCPS employment within the last five years, with travel across Mississippi and on-call

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Counseling, Educational Psychology, Family Studies, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing safety and risk assessments for reports of child maltreatment.
• Investigate allegations via home visits, interviews, and collateral sources.
• Develop and monitor safety plans and provide service recommendations.
• Schedule and attend forensic interviews, autopsies, and case-related meetings.
• Prepare documentation and case notes for investigations.
• Testify in court and administrative proceedings as required.
• Build relationships with law enforcement and community agencies.

Skills

Safety assessment

Communication

Cultural competency

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

VieMed Healthcare Staffing seeks a Social Services Specialist to join its Child Safety Investigations team in Mississippi. The role involves assessing and investigating reports of child maltreatment, working directly with families and partners, and ensuring child welfare through comprehensive documentation and collaboration with agencies.

Applicants must have MDCPS Pre-Service Training and prior MDCPS employment within the last five years, with travel across Mississippi and on-call