Child Welfare Services Case Manager ; Adoptions

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 flexible work schedules, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plans (401(k) and 457), 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short‑term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs. Telework opportunities may also be available depending on the position.

The Child Welfare Services Case Manager I (Adoptions) position is located in Brunswick, Glynn 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, you will learn 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 children and parents in developing and utilizing Family Functioning Agreements, Action Plans, and Family Plans to achieve desired outcomes.
• Complete genograms to identify available family support networks.
• Collaborate with community partners to create systems of support for children and families.
• Ensure that 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 these 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 goals.
• Make concerted efforts to achieve permanency for children in a timely manner consistent with regulations in the Adoptions and Safe Families Act.
• Ensure siblings in foster care are placed together unless separation is necessary.
• Maintain the child’s connections to neighborhood, community, faith, extended family, tribe, school, and friends.
• Promote, support, and maintain positive relationships between children in care and their biological parents/caretakers by encouraging activities and interactions beyond visitation.
• Document case management activities within established time frames.
• Celebrate positive outcomes with children and families.
• Use a privately owned vehicle for work‑related travel and duties, including transportation of children.
• Routine after‑hours on‑call duty.
• Embrace ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

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

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

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Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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