State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Health and Human Services
Division for Children, Youth, & Families
Keene District Office
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER I-IV
Resource Worker
LG 18-24
#44377
Child Protective Service Worker I- $22.50-$30.02
Child Protective Service Worker II $25.40-34.14
Child Protective Service Worker III $28.74-38.85
Child Protective Service Worker IV-$31.33-42.60
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS - Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced in the posting See Per 405.1.
18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree
36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree
54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree
*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
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.
SUMMARY:
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CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER I/RESOURCE WORKER
Performs entry level protective services casework to recruit, retain, and conduct studies on families who have applied to provide out of home care for children who are in the care of DCYF. This position provides educational, informational and training materials to assist with the licensing and regulatory processes. This position also provides assistance with matching, training, and monitoring services and resources for individuals who provide out of home/substitute care and supervision for children, youth and 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.
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER II/RESOURCE WORKER
Performs increasingly complex protective services casework to recruit, retain, and conduct studies on families who have applied to provide out of home care for children who are in the care of DCYF. This position provides educational, informational and training materials to assist with the licensing and regulatory processes. This position also provides assistance with matching, training, and monitoring services and resources for individuals who provide out of home/substitute care and supervision for children, youth and 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.
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER III/RESOURCE WORKER
Performs protective services casework to recruit, retain, and conduct studies on families who have applied to provide out of home care for children who are in the care of DCYF. This position provides educational, informational and training materials to assist with the licensing and regulatory processes. This position also provides assistance with matching, training, and monitoring services and resources for individuals who provide out of home/substitute care and supervision for children, youth and 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.
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER IV/RESOURCE WORKER
Performs complex and complicated protective services casework to recruit, retain, and conduct studies on families who have applied to provide out of home care for children who are in the care of DCYF. This position provides educational, informational and training materials to assist with the licensing and regulatory processes. This position also provides assistance with matching, training, and monitoring services and resources for individuals who provide out of home/substitute care and supervision for children, youth and 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER I/RESOURCE WORKER
Possesses basic knowledge of and actively works towards the advancement and recruitment of foster/resource family homes. Facilitates the development of a recruitment and retention plan for the District Office catchment area to recruit and retain potential and current foster, adoptive and volunteer resources through a variety of interventions including, committee meetings, quarterly reporting, identification of objectives and goals, community involvement, events, speaking engagements and media promotions.
Responds to inquiries from potential foster/resource home families and adoptive families under the guidance and direction of the supervisor.
Plans, coordinates, and provides orientation and regulation training to prospective foster/resource home families and adoptive families and works collaboratively with the training contractor.
Assesses and evaluates foster/resource home applicants and their families in their home environment to determine their ability to work cooperatively with DCYF and their capacity to provide temporary care for children/youth who need to be placed outside their home. Completes a written home-study report for review and approval by the direct supervisor.
Attends and participates as a core member in the local Permanency Planning Team (PPT) meetings and monthly resource meetings at state office to provide input to policy and program issues and assists in matching foster and adoptive families with children who require substitute / out of home care.
Conducts and completes Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC) home studies within the required timeframes.
Documents compliance with the licensing requirements and recommends for licensure or approval, as well as investigating, monitoring and documenting concerns regarding compliance with licensing requirements.
Develops and maintains case records on foster/resource family homes, including relative homes and adoptive families s and maintains data elements and documents information in the NH Bridges Information System.
May transport children in DCYF care and their families to necessary appointments.
Works under direct and close supervision and receives regularly scheduled weekly supervision
Completes Core Training requirements, including mentoring, according to policy.
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER II/RESOURCE WORKER
Actively works towards the advancement and recruitment of foster/resource family homes. Facilitates the development of a recruitment and retention plan for the District Office catchment area to recruit and retain potential and current foster, adoptive and volunteer resources through a variety of interventions including, committee meetings, quarterly reporting, identification of objectives and goals, community involvement, events, speaking engagements and media promotions under the direction of the supervisor.
Plans, coordinates, and provides orientation and regulation training to prospective foster/resource home families and adoptive families and works collaboratively with the training contractor.
Responds to inquiries from potential foster/resource home families and adoptive families under the guidance and direction of the supervisor.
Assesses and evaluates foster/resource home applicants and their families in their home environment to determine their ability to work cooperatively with DCYF and their capacity to provide temporary care for children/youth who need to be placed outside their home. Completes a written home-study report for review and approval by the direct supervisor.
Attends and participates as a core member in the local Permanency Planning Team (PPT) meetings and monthly resource meetings at state office to provide input to policy and program issues and assists in matching foster and adoptive families with children who require substitute / out of home care.
Conducts and completes Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC) home studies within the required timeframes.
Documents compliance with the licensing requirements and recommends for licensure or approval, as well as investigating, monitoring and documenting concerns regarding compliance with licensing requirements.
Develops and maintains case records on foster/resource family homes, including relative homes and adoptive families s and maintains data elements and documents information in the NH Bridges Information System.
May transport children in DCYF care and their families to necessary appointments.
Works under direct supervision and receives regularly scheduled weekly supervision. May serve as a mentor for newly hired staff or supervise a student intern.
Completes annual training requirements, including certification as a Solution Based Casework Caseworker and completes individual training plan according to policy.
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER III/RESOURCE WORKER
Actively works towards the advancement and recruitment of foster/resource family homes. Facilitates the development of a recruitment and retention plan for the District Office catchment area to recruit and retain potential and current foster, adoptive and volunteer resources through a variety of interventions including, committee meetings, quarterly reporting, identification of objectives and goals, community involvement, events, speaking engagements and media promotions.
Responds to inquiries from potential foster/resource home families and adoptive families under minimal direction of the supervisor.
Plans, coordinates, and provides orientation and regulation training to prospective foster/resource home families and adoptive families and works collaboratively with the training contractor.
Assesses and evaluates foster/resource home applicants and their families in their home environment to determine their ability to work cooperatively with DCYF and their capacity to provide temporary care for children/youth who need to be placed outside their home. Completes a written home-study report for review and approval by the direct supervisor.
Attends and participates as a core member in the local Permanency Planning Team (PPT) meetings and monthly resource meetings at state office to provide input to policy and program issues and assists in matching foster and adoptive families with children who require substitute / out of home care.
Conducts and completes Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC) home studies within the required timeframes.
Documents compliance with the licensing requirements and recommends for licensure or approval, as well as investigating, monitoring and documenting concerns regarding compliance with licensing requirements.
Develops and maintains case records on foster/resource family homes, including relative homes and adoptive families and maintains data elements and documents information in the NH Bridges Information System.
May transport children in DCYF care and their families to necessary appointments.
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER IV/RESOURCE WORKER
Actively works towards the advancement and recruitment of foster/resource family homes. Facilitates the development of a recruitment and retention plan for the District Office catchment area to recruit and retain potential and current foster, adoptive and volunteer resources through a variety of interventions including, committee meetings, quarterly reporting, identification of objectives and goals, community involvement, events, speaking engagements and media promotions.
Responds to inquiries from potential foster/resource home families and adoptive families.
Plans, coordinates, and provides orientation and regulation training to prospective foster/resource home families and adoptive families and works collaboratively with the training contractor.
Assesses and evaluates foster/resource home applicants and their families in their home environment to determine their ability to work cooperatively with DCYF and their capacity to provide temporary care for children/youth who need to be placed outside their home. Completes a written home-study report for review and approval by the direct supervisor.
Attends and participates as a core member in the local Permanency Planning Team (PPT) meetings and monthly resource meetings at state office to provide input to policy and program issues and assists in matching foster and adoptive families with children who require substitute / out of home care.
Conducts and completes Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC) home studies within the required timeframes.
Documents compliance with the licensing requirements and recommends for licensure or approval, as well as investigating, monitoring and documenting concerns regarding compliance with licensing requirements.
Develops and maintains case records on foster/resource family homes, including relative homes and adoptive families and maintains data elements and documents information in the NH Bridges Information System.
May transport children in DCYF care and their families to necessary appointments.
Establishes and maintains relationships with foster/resource families and in collaboration with other DCYF staff responds to situations involving the care and supervision of children/youth in placement and can maintain control in intense and controversial situations and is able to independently prioritize work demands.
Demonstrates independent decision-making ability and in the absence of the supervisor, may assume responsibility for administration of daily business operations. Also demonstrates and can articulate leadership skills and ability and is a positive influence to other employees. Receives regularly scheduled supervision at a minimum of every two weeks. May also serve as a mentor or supervise an intern. May provide supervision to other staff at the request of the supervisor.
Completes annual Training requirements, including certification as a Solution Based Casework Caseworker and / or Coach and completes individual training plan according to policy.
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER I/RESOURCE WORKER
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major study in social work, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, or counseling, pastoral counseling or divinity or related field.
Experience: No experience required.
OR
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least twelve (12) courses or thirty-six (36) credit hours in social work, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, or counseling, pastoral counseling or divinity or relate field.
Experience: No experience required.
OR
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field.
Experience: Three years’ experience in human services or education field working with children and/or families.
License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or have access to transportation for use in statewide travel.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must successfully complete the CPSW Academy within the first twelve months of employment.
2. Upon completion of the CPSW Academy, must attend 30 hours of in service training annually. In addition, must successfully complete the formal mentoring program.
3. Must be available for non-traditional work hours to meet the needs of client families and children in their homes and other public locations.
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER II/RESOURCE WORKER
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major study in social work, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, or counseling, pastoral counseling or divinity.
Experience: One year’s experience as a social worker or professional case manager, preferably in the child protective service profession or criminal justice field, in either a public or private agency.
OR
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least twelve (12) courses or thirty-six (36) credit hours in social work, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, or counseling, pastoral counseling or divinity.
Experience: One year’s experience as a social worker or professional case manager, preferably in the child protective service profession or criminal justice field, in either a public or private agency.
OR
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field.
Experience: Four years’ experience in human services or education field working with children and/or families.
License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or have access to transportation for use in statewide travel.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must have successfully completed the CPSW Academy and have completed the formal mentoring program if being promoted from a CPSW I or complete the CPSW Academy within twelve months of employment from date of hire as a CPSW II.
2. Must receive satisfactory performance evaluation and be free of any disciplinary action prior to promotion.
3. Must have approval from the Supervisor and the CPS Field Administrator.
4. Case records must all be complete and up to date.
5. Upon completion of the CPSW Academy, must attend 30 hours of in service training annually. In addition, must successfully complete the formal mentoring program.
6. Must be available for non-traditional work hours to meet the needs of client families and children in their homes and other public locations.
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER III/RESOURCE WORKER
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major study in social work, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, or counseling, pastoral counseling or divinity.
Experience: One year experience as a social worker or professional case manager preferably in the CPSW profession or criminal justice field. The experience may have been gained before or after completion of the above Master’s degree.
OR
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least (12) courses or thirty-six (36) credit hours in social work, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, or counseling, pastoral counseling or divinity.
Experience: Two years’ experience as a social worker or professional case manager preferably in the CPSW profession or criminal justice field.
OR
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field.
Experience: Five years’ experience in human services or education field working with children and/or families.
License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or have access to transportation for use in statewide travel.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must have successfully completed the CPSW Academy and have completed the formal mentoring program if being promoted from a CPSW II or complete the CPSW Academy within twelve months of employment from date of hire as a CPSW III.
2. Must receive satisfactory performance evaluation and be free of any disciplinary action prior to promotion.
3. Must have approval from the Supervisor and the CPS Field Administrator.
4. Case records must all be complete and up to date.
5. Upon completion of the CPSW Academy, must attend 30 hours of in service training annually. In addition, must successfully complete the formal mentoring program.
6. Must be available for non-traditional work hours to meet the needs of client families and children in their homes and other public locations.
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER IV/RESOURCE WORKER
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major study in social work, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, or counseling, pastoral counseling or divinity.
Experience: Two years’ experience as a social worker or professional case manager, preferably in the CPSW profession or criminal justice field.
OR
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least (12) courses or thirty-six (36) credit hours in social work, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, or counseling, pastoral counseling or divinity.
Experience: Three years’ experience as a social worker or professional case manager preferably in the CPSW profession or criminal justice field.
OR
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field.
Experience: Six years’ experience in human services or education field working with children and/or families.
License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or have access to transportation for use in statewide travel.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must have successfully completed the CPSW Academy and have completed the formal mentoring program if being promoted from a CPSW III or complete the CPSW Academy within twelve months of employment from date of hire as a CPSW IV.
2. Must receive satisfactory performance evaluation, be free of any disciplinary action for at least two years and possess a performance based recommendation from the Supervisor and the CPS Field Administrator.
3. Case records must all be complete and up to date.
4. Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills such as conflict resolution, team building, and motivational skills.
5. Upon completion of the CPSW Academy, must attend 30 hours of in service training annually. In addition, must successfully complete the formal mentoring program.
6. Must be available for non-traditional work hours to meet the needs of client families and children in their homes and other public locations.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.
For further information please contact Christine Kaltsas, Supervisor VI, Christine.L.Kaltsas@DHHS.NH.GOV, 603-573-8769.
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay
Other Benefits:
o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance
o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
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