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Child Protective Services Worker

State of West Virginia
Raleigh, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 2/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/1/2025

General Description

These positions perform work that involves casework and investigations focused on child abuse, neglect, and exploitation. These positions exercise judgment to navigate intricate family dynamics and situations that may involve danger or harm to the child. They require high-level decision making affecting the rights of parents and children with a high consequence of error. Work requires the use of a personal vehicle for extensive travel. These positions are subject to being on-call during non-business hours and may be required to work overtime. Perform related work as required.

Example of Duties and Responsibilities

These positions perform work that involves casework and investigations focused on child abuse, neglect, and exploitation. These positions exercise judgment to navigate intricate family dynamics and situations that may involve danger or harm to the child. They require high-level decision making affecting the rights of parents and children with a high consequence of error. Work requires the use of a personal vehicle for extensive travel. These positions are subject to being on-call during non-business hours and may be required to work overtime. Perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

None.

Special Requirements:

Valid driver’s license. Accessibility to a phone.

Note: At the appointing agency’s discretion, competitive applicants may receive probationary appointment pending official verification of the qualifying training, examination or certification. Applicants may be appointed for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from date of hire pending verification of licensure. Applicants must agree in writing to verify licensure within sixty (60) days and pass the competency exam after pre-service training or be dismissed. Employees working under this restriction shall not perform any social work duties until the license is verified.

About the Organization

The Bureau for Social Services champions the security, permanence, and welfare of children and vulnerable adults, empowering individuals and strengthening families. Formerly the Bureau for Children and Families, the Bureau for Social Services operates under the West Virginia Department of Human Services, serving children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults facing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Equipped with extensive training to handle delicate situations with compassion and dignity, these workers contribute to the advancement of a vibrant and healthy West Virginia by facilitating access to crucial healthcare, essential social services and benefits, and fostering safe, supportive, and healthy environments. Through this hard work, at risk populations can begin to thrive within the community.

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