Posting number: BSS27CB004
Department: Human Services
Division: Bureau for Social Services - Region South - Cabell
Job classification: Social Services Case Coordinator
Posting type: Open
Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Social Services, Human Services
Posting Number BSS27CB004
Under general supervision, workers provide advanced level support to child protective services to assist them in the performance of their duties. Worker reviews records including but not limited to medical treatment, educational, and service provider documentation. Work includes attending meetings, conducting safety checks, and making recommendations to the Child Protective Service Worker who is assigned the case. Conducts home visits with families to monitor child safety and well-being as a part of safety analysis and planning. Conducts walk-through safety assessment of prospective kinship/relative provider homes and submits documentation to initiate the home study process. Work may require the use of a personal vehicle for extensive travel. Performs related work as required. Mandatory overtime is an essential function of this position.
County(s) : Cabell County 0511PO6628
Education:
High school diploma or the equivalent.
Licensure/Certifications:
None.
Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time work experience.
Special Requirements:
Valid driver’s license.
Internal Applicants Only:
One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience as a Social Service Case Aide.
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.
Wild & Wonderful West Virginia is a U.S. state located in the Appalachian region of the Southern United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest, Pennsylvania to the north, and Maryland to the northeast. West Virginia is the 41st largest by area and the 38th most populous of the 50 United States. The capital and largest city is Charleston.
