Child Protection Worker
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About The Position
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Family Well-Being and Protection, Bureau of Child Protective Services is seeking a Child Protection Worker to join our team! Do you enjoy working with children and families? If so, this is a great opportunity! Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has a current opening for a team member in the Family and Child Well-Being Division. HHS is responsible for working with families who have experienced abuse and neglect. Child Protective Workers conduct assessments of allegations of abuse or neglect of vulnerable children. These vital frontline positions require multi-tasking and the ability to gather physical and documentary evidence and analyze information with accuracy and efficiency to assist in protecting the most vulnerable Iowans. This is a full-time opportunity, Monday - Friday with typical hours being from 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM with paid overtime as needed including after-hours and weekend on call rotation. All paid overtime must be pre-approved by leadership. These positions require an in-office presence to your assigned location with a probationary period of six months. Upon successful completion of probation, you will be eligible for a pay increase and again 12 months later. Some flexibility in schedule is allowed with supervisory approval. Overtime may be required based on business need and position will require working some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Telework may be an option upon successful completion of the training period and will travel on a regular basis to conduct the assessments of allegations within the assigned counties. Mileage is paid at $0.50/mile travelled according to the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) State Accounting Enterprise Procedures. A valid driver's license is required. This position will be domiciled (work location) in Montgomery County. Telework may be an option for this position if requested by the employee and approved by management. but the position is based in the assigned county and will serve clients in that and surrounding counties.
