Child Protection Worker
In this position, you’ll perform highly responsible and professional social work involving protecting children within the permanency in their families. Position is a child protection assessment role. Primary responsibilities within the assessment function include: respond to allegations of child maltreatment, provide both family assessment and family investigation response; including facility investigations. Makes decisions regarding a finding of maltreatment and services needed. Assesses and evaluates the safety needs of children within their families including the need for out-of-home placement and court-involvement as well as safety planning. Families active with Child Protection are not voluntary clients; thus, reactions met during the course of work varies greatly. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
Requirements: Requires equivalency of a bachelor's degree in a human services related field and three years of experience providing professional social work case management. Case management experience with children and families is highly desired. Expertise in serving underrepresented communities; specifically American Indian and Hispanic populations, and candidates who are bilingual, are preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license and provide a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities.
Closing: 5/12/22
Hiring Range: $70,115 - $87,644 DOQ.
Apply Online: www.scottcountymn.gov/jobs
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