Senior CPS Caseworker: Lead Mentor for Complex Cases

Office of Shared Administration (WV); Wayne (WV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Health coverage

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Office of Shared Administration (WV) seeks a Lead Advocate Senior CPS Worker to handle the most complex cases, mentor junior staff, and serve as a liaison between the agency and the judicial system. This role requires advanced clinical judgment and leadership in child protective services.

The position emphasizes casework leadership, training, and collaboration with attorneys and courts, with competitive benefits and PSLF eligibility in a mission-driven agency.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical expertise in identifying chronic neglect, severe physical abuse, and complex family dynamics.
• Proven mentorship abilities, guiding junior workers through difficult field situations.
• Superior analytical skills to review case data, identify trends, and develop creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex Child Protective Services casework under supervision.
• Lead and mentor other workers, act as a liaison between agency and judiciary.
• Train and review the work of others, handle high-stakes cases.

Skills

Advanced clinical expertise

Mentorship

Analytical skills

Legal system mastery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Office of Shared Administration (WV) seeks a Lead Advocate Senior CPS Worker to handle the most complex cases, mentor junior staff, and serve as a liaison between the agency and the judicial system. This role requires advanced clinical judgment and leadership in child protective services.

The position emphasizes casework leadership, training, and collaboration with attorneys and courts, with competitive benefits and PSLF eligibility in a mission-driven agency.