Job Description & Responsibilities:
Supervises and plans work of assigned staff. Accesses and records client and community resource information. Collects evidence, interviews witnesses and prepares necessary reports according to rules and regulations, state and federal laws. Compiles records and prepares reports; performs follow-up to determine the status of client's case. Conducts home-visit evaluations for information gathering to be used in assessments. Coordinates and monitors children in out-of-home placements and in-home interventions. Coordinates and monitors services, including comprehensive tracking of client's activities. Develops case plans that effectively utilize community resources to meet the needs of individual custodial client. Identifies placement resources for children within the foster care system. Initiates the legal process for guardianship, protective services, placement and/or adoption. Maintains required documentation and completes reports. Makes immediate assessments regarding safety of clients and responds according to established protocols and policies. Performs initial investigations of protective services referrals to determine the appropriateness of protective services intervention. Reviews, approves/disapproves or renders decisions on casework being performed by staff. Works in collaboration with legal system to ensure safety ad achieve desired outcomes. Core Competencies: Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple teams. Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years of job-related case management experience. OR One (1) year of experience at the lower level Child Welfare Svcs Case Mgr 3 (SSP072) or position equivalent.
Salary:
$59,265.47 Annually
Contact:
Employer: Georgia Department of Human Services
Location: Albany, GA
Link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dhsgeorgia/jobs/5129898/child-welfare-services-case-manager-supervisor-foster-care-00019392?location[0]=dougherty%20co.&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs