Social Services Case Aide

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau for Social Services, under the West Virginia Department of Human Services, seeks staff to provide advanced level support to Child Protective Services. Responsibilities include reviewing records, attending meetings, conducting safety checks, and making recommendations to CPS workers.

Travel may be required for home visits and safety analyses, with mandatory overtime as a condition of employment. County of Work: Taylor; Posting Number: BSS27BTP033; Education: High school diploma or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• None.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced level support to Child Protective Services and assist in duties.
• Review records including medical, educational and service provider documentation.
• Attend meetings, conduct safety checks, and make recommendations to the CPS Worker.
• Conduct home visits with families to monitor child safety and well-being.
• Perform safety assessments of kinship/relative provider homes and initiate home study documentation.
• May require use of a personal vehicle for extensive travel.
• Mandatory overtime is an essential function of this position.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under 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

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• None.

Special Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.

The 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.