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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - Department of Health & Human Services CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER I-IV(Job Id 41566) in Keene, New Hampshire
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER I-IV (JOB ID: 41566)
Location: US:NH:KEENE Occupation Category: 21-0000 Community and Social Service Occupations Employment Type: FULL-TIME Post Date: 06/26/2024 Close Date: 07/31/2024 Salary: 22.500-42.600 USD
State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Health and Human Services
Division for Children, Youth, and Families
Keene District Office
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER I-IV
Assessment Investigator and Family Services
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
- Salaries effective, July 12, 2024*
*The certification level identified by the DHHS Human Resource Office is based upon the minimum qualifications. Upon consideration of the applicants relevant work experience, interview, and the Supplemental Job Description, the DCYF hiring manager will determine the level a candidate will be hired at.
*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
The State of New Hampshire, Division of Children, Youth and Families has full time vacancies for Child Protective Service Worker I-IV - Family Services and Assessment Position (s)
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Assessment SCOPE OF WORK: 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 SCOPE OF WORK:Performs entry level protective services casework to coordinate, manage and administer services for children and families including, maintaining children in the home safely, strengthen 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 - 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
Assessment and Family Services MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
I-II: Bachelors 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.
III-IV: Masters 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:
I: No experience required
II: One ye rs experience as a social worker or professional case manager, preferably in the CPSW profession or criminal justice field, in either a public or private sector
III: One years 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 Masters degree.
IV: Two years experience as a social worker or professional case manager, preferably in the CPSW profession or criminal justice field.
OR
Education:
I-IV: Bachelors 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:
I: No experience required.
II: One Years 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.
III: Two years experience as a social worker or professional case manager, preferably in the CPSW profession or criminal justice field.
IV: Three years experience as a social worker or professional case manager preferably in the CPSW profession or criminal justice field.
OR
Education:
I-IV: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in any field.
Experience:
I: Three years experience in human services or education field working with children and/or families.
II: Four years experience in human services or education field working with children and/or families.
III: Five years experience in human services or education field working with children and/or families.
IV: Six years experience in human services or education field working with children and/or families.
License/Certification: Must possess a valid drivers license and/or have access to transportation for use in statewide travel.
Assessment and Family Services SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.I: Must successfully complete the CPSW Academy within the first twelve months of employment.
II: 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.
III: 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.
IV: 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.I-IV: Upon completion of the CPSW Academy, must attend 30 hours of in service training annually. In addition, must successfully complete the formal mentoring program.
II-III: Must receive satisfactory performance evaluation and be free of any disciplinary action prior to promotion.
IV: Must receive satisfactory performance evaluation and 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.II-III: Must have approval fr