Child Welfare Case Manager
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Social Work
Child Development/Support, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Community Health
Child Welfare Case Manager
Three Rivers Human Service Zone is seeking a Child Welfare Case Manager to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families in our community. Child Welfare Case Manager duties include but not limited to:
- Assess and provide case management services for children residing in the home
- Develop case plans, goals, and safety plans for caretakers and children
- Reduce identified risks of child abuse and neglect
- Provide information and referral services for children and families
- Conduct case planning meetings
- Handle highly complex and sensitive responsibilities requiring extensive knowledge, skills, and passion for child welfare
- Make informed decisions within approved policies and procedures
- Ensure thorough, accurate, and timely responses and documentation in compliance with State and Federal regulations
- Coordinate with local service providers, law enforcement, and legal entities
- Participate in emergency response planning
- Write affidavits and testify at court proceedings
- Maintain flexibility with on-call scheduling and non-traditional working hours
To succeed in this position, you should have a passion for serving others and a desire to make a positive impact. You should be highly organized, able to manage your time and priorities effectively and have demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse populations. You will need to have a strong understanding of program policies and laws. You will also need to be comfortable working with all types of software and database applications, with a willingness to learn new technology programs and have attention to detail.
To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, education, human services, child development and family science, behavioral health, applied behavior analysis, nursing (bachelor's level degree) or criminal justice. Plus, one of the following:
- Family Service Specialist III:
Two (2) years of professional work experience as a social worker, child protective services worker, or professional case manager is required. - A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of work experience requirement.
- Family Services Specialist II:
One (1) year of professional work experience as a social worker, child protective services worker, or professional case manager is required. - A master's degree in one of the above areas may substitute for the work experience requirement.
- Family Services Specialist I:
No work experience required
Salary will be adjusted if position is filled as an FSS I or FSS II. Must maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance. Must complete Child Welfare certification. Individuals may be required to work some non-traditional hours. Travel throughout Morton, Grant, and Sioux Counties is required.
Working for Three Rivers Human Service Zone:
Three Rivers Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Morton County to deliver child welfare safety and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Morton County as a Morton County employee. Three Rivers Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical, dental and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package.
Employees enjoy ten paid holidays, as well as earning both annual leave and sick leave days.
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