Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 (CRRU)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Albany, OR

5d•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 DHS’ Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), Child Welfare is seeking candidates to fill the position of Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1, reporting to the Child Welfare Services Supervisor. This position is in Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia. The selected candidate will be housed in a DFCS county office within Region 10, but consideration will be given to their county of residence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Applicants must pass the standard agency testing protocol for the position in which they are hired to maintain the position.
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.

Responsibilities

Provides 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.
May serve as lead worker.
Coordinates and host Recruitment Activities according to expectations established in regional recruitment plan – to include general, targeted, and child specific recruitment activities.
Ensure 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 foster parent pre-service training at least once quarterly, ensuring training is timely and prepared; utilizes approved 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.