What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Protective Service Worker Associate position at WV Department of Human Services?
General Description:
Child Protective Service Worker Associate will perform duties to support Child Protective Service Workers. This position is critical to the health and safety of West Virginia's children. Upon completion of an in-house training program, these positions gather information and conduct interviews regarding abuse, neglect or exploitation of children. This position will also assist with court petitions, transports, safety planning and other duties to support staff. Due to the needs of this position, travel is required and may include being on-call during non-traditional hours. Ongoing training is provided, as is access to support services for the worker. This position is eligible for overtime pay.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Attending, ongoing training to develop comprehensive knowledge of State and Federal social welfare laws, rules, regulations, and evolving protocols regarding child abuse and neglect.
- Conducting investigations concerning allegations of abuse or neglect by talking with and visually observing affected individuals; talking with immediate family, relatives, neighbors, teachers, doctors, and relevant others and reviewing any pertinent records.
- Making an initial assessment of the validity of allegations and the degree of danger that children are in, documenting the results of investigations of the accused.
- Completing family assessments to determine dynamics and problems that may be precipitating abuse or neglect situations.
- Developing effective interventions to strengthen families that address safety, well-being, and permanency of children.
- Preparing safety, service, and treatment plans to remedy contributing problems and stop behavior patterns of abuse/neglect/exploitation and solicit family cooperation.
- Filing petitions with the court as needed to ensure the safety of children, testifying before the court, and making appropriate placements of children, including but not limited to staying with relatives, in foster homes, residential treatment facilities, or in an emergency shelter.
- Transportation for children and clients as needed.
Applicants must possess a valid WV driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
Education: Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university. Education substitution: Be an honorably retired law enforcement officer or honorably retired parole officer or honorably retired federal or state probation officer.
Benefits Include:
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick/family sick leave
- Health, dental, vision, retiree health, basic life, and supplemental life insurance
- Employee wellness programs
- Retirement
- Tuition reimbursement
The West Virginia Department Of Human Services is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,925.00 - $69,875.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sutton, WV: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $41,925 - $69,875
