Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 CRRU

Family and Children Services, Division of•Gainesville, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 2 and can be housed in any of the counties in this region depending on space availability and selected candidate's county of residence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

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.