Child Welfare Services Case Manager

Job Overview

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.

Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) and 457 plans, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short‑term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs. Telework is available depending on the position.

Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 – Located in Reidsville, Tattnall County, Georgia.

This position has a designated special entry salary that is non‑negotiable. Shift differential supplemental pay is offered for 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts. Pay Grade: I.

Under supervision, the role involves learning to provide investigative and comprehensive case management for a caseload involving child abuse or neglect.

• Initiate timely, face‑to‑face responses to screened‑in reports of alleged child maltreatment and conduct assessments that identify and address safety concerns.
• Address identified safety concerns by immediately developing and implementing safety plans.
• Conduct diligent search efforts to locate the child/family when unable to make contact.
• Implement Solution Based Casework (SBC).
• Partner with child(ren) and parents in developing and utilizing the Family Functioning Agreement, Action Plan, and Family Plan to achieve desired outcomes.
• Complete genograms to identify available family support network.
• Collaborate with community partners to create systems of support for children and families.
• Ensure that the frequency and quality of visits with children and families are adequate to ensure safety, permanency, and well‑being.
• Identify the physical, educational, and mental/behavioral health needs of children, parents, and foster parents and ensure those needs are effectively addressed.
• Establish permanency goals for the child(ren).
• Ensure foster care placements and/or living situations are stable and in the best interests of the child(ren) and are consistent with achieving established permanency goal(s).
• Makes concerted efforts to achieve permanency for children in a timely manner and in accordance with the Adoptions and Safe Families Act.
• Ensure siblings in foster care are placed together unless a separation is necessary to meet the needs of one of the siblings.
• Maintain child's connections to neighborhood, community, faith, extended family, tribe, school, and friends.
• Promote, support, and maintain a positive and nurturing relationship between the child(ren) in care and their biological parents/caretakers by encouraging and facilitating activities and interactions beyond visitation.
• Document case management activities within time frames established by policy.
• Celebrate positive outcomes with child(ren) and family.
• Utilize privately owned vehicle for work‑related travel and duties (including transportation of children).
• Routinely serve on after‑hours on‑call duty.
• Embrace ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state‑issued driver's license, and an acceptable driving history record.

Note: Applicants must pass the standard agency testing protocol for the position in which they are hired in order to maintain the position. Although agency employees are authorized to telework temporarily, employees may be called into the office as needed.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to hr helpline.gov. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening, education verification,…