Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 (Kinship Assessor) 00017759

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. 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 Servies Case Manager 1 as a Kinship Assessor. Under supervision, the Kinship Assessor, learns to provide investigative and comprehensive case management for a caseload involving child/adult abuse or neglect. Makes immediate and follow-up actions for at risk clients in need of protective services and/or placement. This position is located at the DFCS office in the city of Homer, Banks County, Georgia.

Banks County | Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family & Children Services

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Job Description

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

Pay Grade: I

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

Job Responsibilities

• Accesses and records client and community resource information
• Assists in collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing necessary reports according to rules and regulations, state and federal laws
• Assists in identifying placement resources for children within the foster care system
• Compiles records and prepares reports; performs follow-up to determine the status of 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
• Learns to perform initial investigations of protective services referrals in determining the appropriateness of protective services intervention
• Learns to work in collaboration with legal system to ensure safety and achieve desired outcomes
• Maintains required documentation and completes reports
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
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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 is in Banks County, Georgia?

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What is your highest level of education completed?

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

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Do you understand that this position is a Kinship Assessor?

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How proficient are you in Microsoft Office Suite?

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Are you aware this position requires working frequent overtime, on-call, evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays

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Do you have ALL of the following: Possession of a valid driver's license, access to a reliable automobile, and proof of automobile insurance for required work-related travel?

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