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Posting Details

THIS JOB POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES.

Why does the job exist?

This protective services case worker position will be responsible for engaging children, parents, and other caregivers in order to coordinate assessments and permanency plans for children in CYFD custody to promote child safety, permanency and well-being.

How does it get done?

Provide CPS and permanency planning services for children served by the agency to promote the safety and permanency of children by conducting ongoing assessments to determine child safety, permanency, and well-being. On a rotating basis, provide after-hours response to CPS emergencies. (35%);

For assigned cases, conduct ongoing case activities to collect information necessary to create appropriate plans to provide safety, timely permanency and enhanced well-being for children. (35%);

Provide case management services for children served by the agency. Caseload averages between 12 and 20 children per worker. (20%);

Provide quality CPS permanency planning services to children served by the agency and assume limited administrative responsibility for unit and other duties as assigned to achieve agency mission by working w management to identify positive practice issues, areas needing improvement, and participating in local reviews. (10%) .

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or Family Services from an accredited college/university. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or related experience totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

EducationExperienceEducationExperience

1

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AND

4 years of experience

OR

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AND

4 years of experience

2

Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification

AND

2 years of experience

Associate's degree or higher in any field

AND

4 years of experience

3

Bachelor's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification

AND

0 years of experience

Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting: late hours, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.

Supplemental Information

Benefits:

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Agency Contact Information: Rebecca GarciaEmail

For information on Statutor Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.