Child Protective Service Worker



Job Details

Child Protective Service Worker
Employer

West Virginia

Salary

$31,164.00 - $57,660.00 Annually

Location

- Various Locations, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

9685C

Department-lala

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 0313-0313

Opening Date

04/12/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

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DESCRIPTION

Continuous Recruitment, Statewide:   The DOP anticipates several vacancies in the near future for this classification.   This recruitment is not for a specific vacancy but to generate a pool of interested applicants.   This classification has positions in every area of the state with the Bureau for Children and Families.  Make sure you mark in your county selection any county you would be willing to work in or commute to so you can be placed on the proper register.

Nature of Work:
Under general supervision, performs advanced and complex social casework in the area of Child Protective Services. Work is characterized by cases involving abuse/neglect/exploitation of children. The nature of the situations requires expertise and judgment to deal with problems that are potentially dangerous to the client and the worker. Work requires the use of personal automobile for extensive travel. Employee is subject to being on-call during non-business hours and must be available and have access to a telephone. Requires ongoing training to be fully accountable for a high volume of demanding and time-restricted cases. Performs related work as required.

Click The APPLY Link Above To  Apply Online.  Do not use a paper application unless you cannot apply online. If you must use a paper application due to disability or other valid reason, please call our office (304) 558-3950 (8-4:30pm) for special instructions. 

IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter "See Resume" on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section. NOTE:  Jobs on your application that do not have a salary amount will be considered volunteer and will NOT be counted as qualifying. Estimate salary if necessary.

Eligibility Length:  This posting is for a Continuous recruitment because of an expected need for applicants.  Applicants will be placed on a database of eligible applicants for 1 year.  You will only be eligible for vacancies in counties you select.  After 1 year applicants who remain interested in this job title MUST re-apply to be considered.  The Division of Personnel cannot say with any certainty the location or number of future vacancies, only that the agency has expressed an anticipated hiring need.   If an applicant wishes more specific information about future hiring plans please contact the hiring agency directly. 

Job Interest Card:  You may complete an online Job Interest Card at our main jobs page to receive an email notice anytime jobs not currently available for application are posted.  Note:  ONLY recruitments not currently open will appear on Job Interest Card notifications so please check the current listings thoroughly to avoid missing an opportunity.

As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training.  Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Substitution: Current West Virginia Social Worker License.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in adult or children's services in a public or private health and human services agency.
Substitution: A Master's degree in Social Work from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.

NOTICE:  If you are claiming college or other post-high school education or license, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your OFFICIAL education transcript, license or training record. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT UNTIL THIS VERIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. To avoid missing a job opportunity, it is important that you provide this verification as soon as possible. You only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with every application. Attach documents to the online application, or mail to: Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Examples of Work:

  • Works within a caseload that crosses program lines into adoption, foster care, legal guardianship, and others.
  • Conducts investigations concerning allegations of abuse by talking with and visually observing affected individual; talks with immediate family, relatives, neighbors, teachers, doctors, and relevant others and reviews any pertinent records.
  • Makes initial assessment of validity of the allegation and the degree of danger that the child is in; documents the results of the investigation of the parent and/or caretaker.
  • Completes family assessment to determine dynamics and problems that may be precipitating an abusive situation.
  • Develops effective interventions to strengthen family that address safety, well-being, and permanency of children.
  • Prepares safety, service, and/or treatment plans to remedy contributing problems and stop behavior patterns of abuse/neglect/exploitation and solicits family cooperation.
  • Engages family in counseling to resolve problems, refers them to other available resources, and monitors safety and risk of further abuse to prevent a reoccurrence of abuse.
  • Files petition with the court as needed to ensure safety of the child, testifies before the court, and makes appropriate placement of child, including but not limited to staying with relatives, in foster homes, residential treatment facilities, or in an emergency shelter.
  • Evaluates the progress of the family or living environment towards meeting objectives of the safety/service/treatment plans, the need to modify the plans, and the eventual disposition of the case.
  • Maintains detailed case records and extensive documentation, prepares specialized reports, and composes correspondence.
  • Attends extensive, ongoing training to develop comprehensive knowledge of State and Federal social welfare laws, rules, regulations, and evolving protocols regarding child abuse and neglect.
  • Conduct and facilitate Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings.
  • Conducts validating interview of sexual abuse investigations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of State and Federal social welfare laws, rules, and regulations, particularly those concerning child abuse and neglect policy (i.e. Gibson, ASO, ASFA, Title IV-E, Chapter 49, Chapter 9000).
  • Knowledge of social work theory, casework methods, and community organization.
  • Knowledge of human behavior and the behavioral sciences, particularly concerning child development, family dynamics, and interpersonal relationships.
  • Ability to assess emotional states, behavioral indicators, family dynamics, and overt signs of abuse in order to evaluate safety and risk and determine whether an abusive situation exists.
  • Ability to formulate client safety, service, and treatment plans.
  • Ability to influence people to engage in problem-solving activities and to change attitudes and behavior.
  • Ability to work effectively with judges, law enforcement officials, and other professionals.
  • Ability to communicate with individuals who have emotional or mental problems, substance abuse issues, and/or domestic violence situations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to maintain detailed case records and extensive documentation, prepare specialized reports, and compose correspondence both in written and database format.
  • Ability to operate a computer.
  • Ability to pass competency testing.

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Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits.

Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

Salary and Wages

Direct deposit (twice a month)

Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state

government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or

promotional appointment.

Medical Insurance

Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium.

Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance)

The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

Life Insurance

The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.

Retirement Plan

The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).

Deferred Compensation

State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

Annual Increment Pay

The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.

Holidays

Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.

Vacation

15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.

Paid Sick Leave

We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit.

Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year.

There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate.

Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act.

Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

Military Leave - Paid Military Leave

Training, and Developmental Opportunities

We offer many formal in-house training classes.

Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Suggestion Award Program

Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.

Credit Union

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules

Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.

Wellness Programs

Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work

We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives.

For more information about benefits visit our

Benefits Web Site. Use your back button to return here.

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Education. Indicate your college degrees (BA, Regents Bachelor's, BS, MS, MBA, etc.) completed. Indicate your official major as it appears on your official transcript.
02
License Information. If you are a licensed social worker, provide license details such as level of license, license number, and expiration date. No response indicates no license.
03
Qualification. Select the one which best describes your highest qualification. Note: Related major is not required; however, you must have either a bachelor's degree or Social Work license.
  • Licensed Social Worker (Regular, Provisional, Temporary)
  • Masters in Social Work (MSW), with no current license
  • Bachelors in Social Work (BSW), with no current license
  • I have a Bachelors degree other than Social Work
  • No degree or License. DO NOT APPLY
04
Experience or Master's Degree Requirement Indicate which of the following best describes your qualifications. Mark highest that applies. (The experience must have been in adult or children's services in a public or private health and human services agency.)
  • I have a Masters degree in Social Work.
  • I have 2 years of the related experience.
  • None of these. DO NOT APPLY. You do not qualified.
05
Experience. This job requires either a Master's degree in Social Work or 2 years related experience. Briefly describe any experience you have in adult or children's services in a public or private health and human services agency. If none, enter "none." Note: Any experience claimed must be shown in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of the application to receive credit.
06
Home visits to clients and travel may be required as a condition of employment. Do you have access to a personal vehicle that is reliable and capable of travel?
  • Yes
  • No
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Pre-Confirmation Checklist Thank you for your application. Before you click confirm application on the next step make sure you have done the following (failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration): Transcripts In order to receive credit for any post high school education, verification is required. Non-verified education cannot be used in the evaluation of your application. You will not be considered for employment until verification is received. Veteran's Preference Points If you are requesting Veteran's Preference points, you must submit the necessary documentation. If you do not, points will not be provided. Click here for information on Veteran's Preference and what documentation is required. Work Experience List the entirety of your work history in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application along with a detailed (4-5 sentences) duty description of each position. Applicants who do this consistently score higher than those who do not. DO NOT upload a resume in lieu of filling out this section. Salary Specify a salary for all paid employment. Supplemental Questions The Supplemental Questions are used to help evaluate your application; however, they are used in combination with other information sources. DOP reserves the right to alter any supplemental whose answer is not supported by other sources (transcripts, applications, etc.) In particular, any supplemental question that asks about prior work experience must be reflected in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application to receive credit. An answer to a question that is not supported will be altered to reflect the WORK EXPERIENCE section.
  • I have read the above checklist and understand failure to follow the above guidelines may result in a lowered application score or my application being rejected.

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Employer
West Virginia
Department-lala
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 0313-0313
Address
601 57th Street
601 57th Street
Phone
56417198

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