What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child and Family Case Manager position at State of Iowa - Executive Branch?
Job Description
Do you enjoy working with children and families? If so, this is a great opportunity! Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has a current opening for a team member (Social Worker 2) in the Family and Child Well-Being Division. HHS is responsible for working with families who have experienced abuse and neglect. You play a key role in preparing and supporting children and families to be successful. You will also assist families in realizing their full potential by working with them as experts, case planning with team members, and the courts, and connecting families to community resources.
Summary
These positions are full-time opportunities, working Monday - Friday with typical hours being from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Flexibility in schedule is allowed with supervisory approval. Overtime may be required based on business need and position will require working some evenings, weekends, and holidays. All paid overtime must be pre-approved by leadership.
These positions require an in-office presence to your assigned location with a probationary period of six months. Upon successful completion of probation, you will be eligible for a pay increase and again 12 months later. Some telework is an option if requested by the employee and approved by leadership.
There will be travel on a regular basis to provide case management for children and families. Mileage is paid at $0.50/mile travelled according to the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) State Accounting Enterprise Procedures. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is required; however, you may request to reserve a state vehicle if available.
Primary Job Duties Include
For help creating a profile or entering your information, please go to the online Employment Application Guide . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for the position.
Pending graduates are welcome to apply!
We have a great total compensation package for all our full-time employees, including:
The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer
HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages foster youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS (HHS) system to apply. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university;
OR
the equivalent of four years of full-time technical work experience involving direct contact with people in overcoming their social, economic, psychological, or health problems;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting the equivalent of one year of full-time qualifying work experience for one year (thirty semester or equivalent hours) of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description .
Additional Qualification Requirements
Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required Chauffeurs License and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.
Do you enjoy working with children and families? If so, this is a great opportunity! Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has a current opening for a team member (Social Worker 2) in the Family and Child Well-Being Division. HHS is responsible for working with families who have experienced abuse and neglect. You play a key role in preparing and supporting children and families to be successful. You will also assist families in realizing their full potential by working with them as experts, case planning with team members, and the courts, and connecting families to community resources.
Summary
These positions are full-time opportunities, working Monday - Friday with typical hours being from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Flexibility in schedule is allowed with supervisory approval. Overtime may be required based on business need and position will require working some evenings, weekends, and holidays. All paid overtime must be pre-approved by leadership.
These positions require an in-office presence to your assigned location with a probationary period of six months. Upon successful completion of probation, you will be eligible for a pay increase and again 12 months later. Some telework is an option if requested by the employee and approved by leadership.
There will be travel on a regular basis to provide case management for children and families. Mileage is paid at $0.50/mile travelled according to the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) State Accounting Enterprise Procedures. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is required; however, you may request to reserve a state vehicle if available.
Primary Job Duties Include
- Manage a diverse caseload of children and families that require ongoing service provision to ensure safety. These cases may children placed in foster care and/or oversight by juvenile court.
- Address the needs of children and families including safety, basic needs such as food, hygiene, education, health, and mental health.
- Evaluate the on-going safety and risk of children by conducting home visits with the children and parents, foster parents, relatives, and others involved while providing timely professional documentation of these contacts and reports.
- Upload/e-file timely, accurate and detailed documentation for court involved cases and manage your schedule to accommodate your caseload.
- Respond to situations decisively and effectively (within policy) as family needs change which would include supervisory consultation as needed.
- Engage the family in creating a family-centered plan in accordance with policy that analyze and assess the strengths and needs of the child and family and address on-going danger and risk concerns.
- Assess the ongoing risk to the children, while developing safety plans and make recommendations to various county attorneys and courts.
- Collaborate with medical/mental health community partners, schools, legal partners, law enforcement, local community resources and others based on case needs.
- Attend court hearings and provide professional testimony on behalf of the Iowa Health and Human Services.
- Attend and participate in various training sessions offered by HHS and other partner agencies.
- Understand and use multiple computer programs and data systems.
- The ability to respectfully engage families as partners in planning for safety and establish a working relationship with families.
- Excellent judgment and communication skills and the ability to provide good written documentation in a timely manner.
- Critical thinking skills, prioritize work, and work under pressure.
- Independent judgement to make sound decisions, demonstrate integrity and confidentiality and a strong work ethic.
- The ability to speak more than one language. Please list any additional languages you speak in your application.
For help creating a profile or entering your information, please go to the online Employment Application Guide . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for the position.
Pending graduates are welcome to apply!
We have a great total compensation package for all our full-time employees, including:
- Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) (Employee contributes 6.29%/State of Iowa contributes 9.44%)
- Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) (State of Iowa matches up to $75/month)
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (See below for more details)
- Vacation Leave (96 hours/year)
- Sick Leave (144 hours/year)
- Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance ($20,000 paid for by the State of Iowa)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer
HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages foster youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS (HHS) system to apply. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).
Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university;
OR
the equivalent of four years of full-time technical work experience involving direct contact with people in overcoming their social, economic, psychological, or health problems;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting the equivalent of one year of full-time qualifying work experience for one year (thirty semester or equivalent hours) of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description .
Additional Qualification Requirements
Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required Chauffeurs License and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.
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