Child Welfare Services Case Manager Supervisor - 00208976
Overview
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term care, and employee discount programs; telework opportunities may be available depending on the position.
Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Child Welfare Services Case Manager Supervisor . This position is located at the DFCS office in Canton, Cherokee County, Georgia.
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Salary and designation. This position has a designated special non-negotiable entry salary. Pay Grade: L
Responsibilities
Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Supervises a social services unit that provides investigative and comprehensive case management for child abuse or neglect. Directs professional staff in delivery of services, sets unit goals, and regulates workloads in accordance with agency goals. Ensures that immediate and follow-up actions for at-risk clients occur in a timely manner.
Supervises and plans work of assigned staff; acts as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.
Accesses and records client and community resource information.
Collects evidence, interviews witnesses, and prepares necessary reports according to rules and regulations, state and federal laws.
Compiles records and prepares reports; performs follow-up to determine the status of a client's case.
Conducts home-visit evaluations for information gathering to be used in assessments.
Coordinates and monitors children in out-of-home placements and in-home interventions; coordinates and monitors services, including comprehensive tracking of client activities.
Develops case plans that effectively utilize community resources to meet needs of individual custodial clients; identifies placement resources for children within the foster care system.
Initiates the legal process for guardianship, protective services, placement and/or adoption; maintains required documentation and completes reports.
Makes immediate assessments regarding safety of clients and responds according to established protocol and policies.
Performs initial investigations of protective services referrals to determine the appropriateness of protective services intervention.
Works in collaboration with the legal system to ensure safety and achieve desired outcomes.
Reviews, approves/disapproves, or renders decisions on casework being performed by staff.
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of job-related case management experience; OR one (1) year of experience at the lower level Child Welfare Services Case Manager 3 (SSP072) or position equivalent.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of job-related case management experience, or one (1) year of experience at the lower level as specified above.
Case Management experience may include assessments; home evaluations; staffing; work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and/or working toward behavioral changes; work with child safety or child welfare; law enforcement experience in areas related to DFCS (e.g., family/domestic violence, investigations or interventions involving children, substance abuse or crimes against persons).
Behavioral Science degrees include but are not limited to social science, psychology, sociology, child development, family studies, criminal justice, education, public health, public administration, nursing.
Special Requirements
Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver’s license, an acceptable driving history record and the ability to travel statewide.
Additional Information
Employment information: Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary. DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email your request by the closing date of this announcement to: hrhelpline@dhs.ga.gov. The selected candidate may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks. DHS accepts educational credentials recognized by CHEA and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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