Social Services Case Coordinator

Office of Shared Administration (WV); West Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Shared Administration (WV) is seeking a Social Service Case Aide to provide advanced support to child protective services, review records, attend meetings, and assist in safety analysis. The role includes conducting home visits and initiating home study documentation.

Employees may travel extensively using a personal vehicle, and mandatory overtime is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time work experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced level support to child protective services and review case records.
• Attend meetings, conduct safety checks, and make recommendations to the assigned CPS Worker.
• Conduct home visits to monitor child safety and complete safety planning, including initiating home studies.
• May use a personal vehicle for extensive travel.
• Overtime is an essential function of this position.

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent

Job description

Posting Number BSS27CJR005

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(s) : Calhoun, Roane, Jackson

Position number: 0511P03873

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Education

High school diploma or the equivalent.

Licensure/Certifications

None.

Experience

Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time work experience.

Special Requirements

Valid driver's license.

Internal Applicants Only

One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as a Social Service Case Aide.

Substitution Information

Additional education may substitute based on a year-for-year basis or as determined by the Office of Shared Administration Equivalency Chart.

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.