Social Services Case Aide

WV Department of Human Services; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WV Department of Human Services is seeking staff to provide advanced level supports to Child Protective Services. The role involves reviewing records, attending meetings, and conducting safety checks as part of safety analysis and planning.

Incumbents conduct home visits with families to monitor child safety and well-being, and perform walk-through safety assessments of kinship/relative provider homes to initiate the home study process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and conduct safety checks to support CPS workers.
• Review records including medical, educational, and service provider documentation.
• Conduct home visits with families to monitor child safety and well-being.
• Perform walk-through safety assessments of kinship/relative provider homes and submit documentation to initiate the home study process.
• Overtime is an essential function of this position.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General DescriptionUnder general supervision, workers provide advanced level support to child protective services to assist them in the performance of their duties. Worker reviews records including but not limited to medical treatment, educational, and service provider documentation. Work includes attending meetings, conducting safety checks, and making recommendations to the Child Protective Service Worker who is assigned the case. Conducts home visits with families to monitor child safety and well-being as a part of safety analysis and planning. Conducts walk-through safety assessment of prospective kinship/relative provider homes and submits documentation to initiate the home study process. Work may require the use of a personal vehicle for extensive travel. Performs related work as required. Mandatory overtime is an essential function of this position.

General DescriptionUnder general supervision, workers provide advanced level support to child protective services to assist them in the performance of their duties. Worker reviews records including but not limited to medical treatment, educational, and service provider documentation. Work includes attending meetings, conducting safety checks, and making recommendations to the Child Protective Service Worker who is assigned the case. Conducts home visits with families to monitor child safety and well-being as a part of safety analysis and planning. Conducts walk-through safety assessment of prospective kinship/relative provider homes and submits documentation to initiate the home study process. Work may require the use of a personal vehicle for extensive travel. Performs related work as required. Mandatory overtime is an essential function of this position.
County of Work: Taylor
Position: 0511P05965
Posting Number: BSS27BTP033
Minimum Qualifications
EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent.
ExperienceNone.
Special RequirementsValid driver’s license.
About The OrganizationThe Bureau for Social Services champions the security, permanence, and welfare of children and vulnerable adults, empowering individuals and strengthening families. Formerly the Bureau for Children and Families, the Bureau for Social Services operates under the West Virginia Department of Human Services, serving children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults facing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Equipped with extensive training to handle delicate situations with compassion and dignity, these workers contribute to the advancement of a vibrant and healthy West Virginia by facilitating access to crucial healthcare, essential social services and benefits, and fostering safe, supportive, and healthy environments. Through this hard work, at risk populations can begin to thrive within the community.