Child Protective Service Worker Associate

Office of Shared Administration•Gilmer, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the Future of Family Advocacy! Are you ready to launch a meaningful career where your compassion meets your commitment to community service? We’re looking for a motivated and empathetic Child Protective Service (CPS) Worker Associate to join our team. This is an entry-level professional role designed for those eager to learn the foundations of child welfare while supporting the critical mission of family preservation. You will perform essential casework duties under the guidance of experience mentors in areas such as family support, case documentation, and community resource coordination. Child Protective Service Worker Associate will perform duties to support Child Protective Services Workers. This position is critical to the health and safety of West Virginia's children. Upon completion of an in-house training program, these positions gather information and conduct interviews regarding abuse, neglect or exploitation of children. This position will also assist with court petitions, transports, safety planning and other duties to support staff. Due to the needs of this position, travel is required and may include being on-call during non-traditional hours. Ongoing training is provided, as is access to support services for the worker. This position is eligible for overtime pay. Applicants must possess a valid WV driver’s license, and reliable transportation. Applicants also must have strong communication skills, both oral and written, and maintain detailed case records and extensive documentation. Overtime hours and frequent travel may be required. Successful completion of a background check is required for employment.

Requirements

Associate's degree or higher in social work, human services, sociology, psychology, or social services from an accredited college, university, community and technical college, community college or junior college.
Status as an honorably retired law enforcement, parole, or probation officer.
None (experience).
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable transportation.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to maintain detailed case records and extensive documentation.
Ability to assist in assessments.
Ability to follow structured safety protocols.
Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Foundational understanding of human behavior, social systems.
Desire to learn the complexities of child welfare laws.
Ability to build rapport with diverse individuals in various settings.

Nice To Haves

Eager to learn the foundations of child welfare.
Motivated and empathetic.
Commitment to learning, personal growth.

Responsibilities

Gather information and conduct interviews regarding abuse, neglect or exploitation of children.
Assist with court petitions, transports, safety planning and other duties to support staff.
Assist senior workers in conducting interviews and home visits to gather information regarding child safety and family needs.
Coordinate community resources, helping families access medical care, housing assistance, and specialized support services.
Maintain detailed case records, ensuring all documentation is accurate and submitted within required timeframes.
Provide supervised visitation support, observing and documenting interactions between children and parents to ensure safety and progress.
Prepare preliminary reports and assist in the organization of case files for court proceedings and administrative reviews.