Lead DCS Case Manager — Special Investigations Unit

State of Tennessee; Rutledge (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee's Department of Children's Services seeks a DCS Case Manager 3 for the Special Investigations Unit. This lead position, located in Grainger County (Rutledge), directs professional case management and mentors staff.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, assess abuse/neglect, determine safety plans, coordinate services, and participate in court proceedings. A bachelor’s degree and two years’ child welfare experience are required, with background checks and pre-employment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of full-time professional child welfare experience.
• Experience in social, psychological, or correctional counseling or case management or related volunteer services coordination.
• Ability to lead and train subordinates in case management work.
• Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Mentor less-experienced case management staff.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to plan cases.
• Determine abuse or neglect, safety planning, and permanency decisions.
• Maintain documentation and prepare for court proceedings.
• Conduct interviews and gather required information; coordinate service plans.
• Conduct face-to-face visits with children and families; schedule visits.
• Transports children to appointments; assist with placement preparations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providers, and supervision.
• Convenes Child and Family Team Meetings and develops action steps.

Skills

Time Management

Active Learning

Complex Problem Solving

Written Comprehension

Deductive Reasoning

Inductive Reasoning

Communicates Effectively

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Computers

Electronic Devices

Motor Vehicles

Job description

State of Tennessee's Department of Children's Services seeks a DCS Case Manager 3 for the Special Investigations Unit. This lead position, located in Grainger County (Rutledge), directs professional case management and mentors staff.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, assess abuse/neglect, determine safety plans, coordinate services, and participate in court proceedings. A bachelor’s degree and two years’ child welfare experience are required, with background checks and pre-employment