Social Services / Case Manager (Child & Family Support Exp)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Social Services / Case Manager (Child & Family Support Exp)

Duration: 6+ Months 

Payrate: $ 23.00 Per Hour On W2 Without Benefits 

Description:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, Family and Child Development, Counseling, Gerontology, Guidance and Counseling, or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree in any field with 3–5 years of related human services experience.
• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, practices, and ethics.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing Child Protective Services and human service programs.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, counseling methods, and support services for children and families.
• Experience with case management principles, service planning, and coordinating community resources.
• Ability to assess child safety, family functioning, and risk factors.
• Strong interviewing, communication, documentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, community partners, schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and court personnel.
• Proficiency in electronic case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  Ability to manage multiple cases while meeting required deadlines and documentation standards.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the service area to conduct field visits.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate reports of suspected child abuse and neglect through family assessments and investigations.
• Conduct follow-up visits to children and families in homes, hospitals, schools, childcare facilities, foster homes, and other community locations.
• Interview children, parents, guardians, relatives, medical personnel, educators, law enforcement officers, and other collateral contacts to gather information and assess safety.
• Evaluate family situations to determine immediate and ongoing safety risks and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children by implementing safety plans and, when necessary, participating in the removal of children in accordance with agency policies and legal requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor case plans designed to improve family functioning and achieve permanency goals.
• Prepare, maintain, and update detailed case documentation, investigative reports, assessments, court reports, and service plans in the agency's electronic case management system.
• Participate in Family Partnership Meetings, multidisciplinary staffing meetings, court proceedings, and other case conferences.
• Coordinate services and referrals to community agencies for counseling, housing, financial assistance, substance abuse treatment, parenting education, domestic violence services, and other supportive programs.
• Complete courtesy requests and coordinate services with other jurisdictions as assigned.
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries received by telephone, email, or in person while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, courts, and community organizations to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Monitor compliance with court orders, safety plans, and service agreements and document client progress.
• Maintain compliance with all agency policies, Child Protective Services regulations, confidentiality requirements, and applicable federal and state laws.
• Prioritize and manage a high-volume caseload while meeting statutory deadlines and agency performance standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the Family Services Division.