CHILD Protective Service Worker I - iv(job Id 49493)

Child Protective Service Worker I-IV

Location: US:NH:CONCORD Occupation Category: 21-0000 Community and Social Service Occupations Employment Type: FULL-TIME Salary: $22.50-$42.60

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Children, Youth, and Families has a full-time vacancy for Child Protective Service Worker I-IV.

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Assessment Detailed Description

Performs entry-level protective services casework in investigating and assessing reports of alleged abuse/neglect of children under RSA 169-C for NH Division for Children, Youth and Families and provide for the safety of children and the welfare of families while promoting the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice. As the level moves from I to IV, the complexity of the casework becomes more challenging, however the scope remains the same.

Family Services Detailed Description

Performs entry level protective services casework to coordinate, manage and administer services for children and families including, maintaining children in the home safely, strengthening families for reunification, providing permanency for children in care and working closely with various community agencies while promoting the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice. As the level moves from I to IV, the complexity of the casework becomes more challenging, however the scope remains the same.

Your Experience Counts

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Experience: CPSW I Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in social work, professional case management, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, counseling, pastoral counseling, divinity, education, or a related field. CPSW II Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in social work, professional case management, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, counseling, pastoral counseling, divinity, education, or a related field. CPSW III Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in social work, professional case management, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, counseling, pastoral counseling, divinity, education, or related field. CPSW IV Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 7 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in social work, professional case management, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, counseling, pastoral counseling, divinity, education, or related field.

License/Certification: Valid drivers license or access to transportation

Other Requirements: Must be available for non-traditional work hours to meet the needs of client families and children in their homes and other public locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in human services or education field working with children and/or families.

After-Hire Requirements

Must successfully complete the CPSW Academy within 12 months of hire

Career Advancement Opportunities

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes

No Criteria: Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes

No Criteria: 21102002BGA01 (CPSW to Level 3)