Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 (CRRU) - 00025584

Description

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, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 for the Caregiver Recruitment and Retention Unit (CRRU).

This position will serve DFCS Region 7 and can be housed in any of the counties in this region depending on space availability and selected candidate's county of residence. For counties in Region 7 please refer to the regional map here: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/regional-map.

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Job Description

This position has a designated special entry salary that is non-negotiable.

Differential Shift Pay is offered for 2nd shifts

Pay Grade: I

Under supervision, learns to provide investigative and comprehensive case management for a caseload involving child abuse or neglect.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Coordinates and host Recruitment Activities according to expectations established in regional recruitment plan – to include general, targeted, and child specific recruitment activities.
• Ensures recruitment activities align with MEPA-IEP expectations.
• Utilizes regional removal trends, demographics of children in care, and other relative data to develop recruitment activities and plans.
• Recruit prospective caregivers through direct and indirect marketing concepts.
• Facilitates IMPACT training at least once quarterly, ensuring training is timely and prepared; utilizes approved IMPACT training schedules.
• Tracks caregivers in the onboarding process to ensure timely approval.
• Ensure at least 90% of prospective caregivers are approved within four (4) months of reaching Applicant Status.
• Ensures that requests for ICPC assessments meet safety and quality standards, are submitted per policy time frames and requirements.
• Conduct required monthly and quarterly contacts per policy, and document contacts in FAD stage in Georgia SHINES.
• Effectively manages assigned caseload and enters narratives in SHINES within 72 hours of contact. Timely Completion of home re-evaluations as outlined in policy.
• Conducts needs assessment, service provision, and advocacy for caregivers.
• Ensure all safety and quality standards of the home are met and maintained.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver's license, and an acceptable driving history record.
  
  

Note:

• Applicants must pass the standard agency testing protocol for the position in which they are hired in order to maintain the position.
• Although agency employees are authorized to telework temporarily, employees are subject to be called into the office as needed.
  
  

Additional Information

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services

https://dhs.georgia.gov/

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 the request by the closing date of this announcement to: hrhelpline@dhs.ga.gov.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.

DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit http://team.georgia.gov/ for more information.

Insurance

Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.

Health Benefits: 1-800-610-1863 State Health Benefit Plan

Flexible Benefits: 1-877-342-7339 GA Breeze Portal

Retirement

State employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry

Employee Retirement System: 1-800-805-4609 ERS Website

Deferred Compensation

Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.

Peach State Reserves: 1-877-342-7339 ERS / Peach State Reserves

Credit Union

Employees are eligible to become members of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and Georgia United Credit Union

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Are you aware this position will serve DFCS Region 7 can be housed in any of the counties in this region depending on space availability and selected candidate's county of residence?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

What is your highest level of education completed?

• Doctorate Degree
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• None of the Above
  
  

03

Do you have ALL of the following: Possession of a valid driver's license and consistent access to a vehicle for required work-related activities?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you aware that this position may require you to work an evening, weekend, overnight, or holiday work schedule?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

How proficient are you in Microsoft Office Suite?

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert
• Required Question