Do you want to be part of an impactful decision-making process? Are you organized and enjoy working with spreadsheets? As a Program Case Services Coordinator on the Review, Evaluate, and Direct (RED) team you will be a part of the team making decisions on assigning or screening out child abuse and neglect referrals. In this position, you will assist with the organization of the workflow for the team and assist with the research of a family’s child abuse history as primary duties. Secondary duties will include getting frameworks ready, reading child abuse and neglect referrals, and phone calls to reporting parties.
Hiring Range: $42,800.00 - $46,800.00 annually
Anticipated Hiring Rate: $44,980.00 annually
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm; Hybrid schedule may be available upon successful completion of the initial evaluation period; subject to change.
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, additional background checks may be required, including a Government Program Fraud check, Child Welfare Abuse & Neglect database (TRAILS) check, and Child Welfare Caseworker Falsification check.
Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
Provides administrative and related support to the assigned program in the Children, Youth and Family Services Division of the Department of Human Services (DHS). Assists with the coordination and facilitation of services to clients and families. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.
- Provides administrative support and coordinates client-related services in support of assigned program.
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Connects clients with community resources, coordinates appointments and meetings with community professionals, and assists clients in developing and implementing support systems.
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Coordinates, oversees, and documents client interactions and contact ensuring appropriate interaction as assigned.
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Attends and testifies in DHS case court hearings based on intervention with clients as needed.
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Arranges and provides transportation for clients to appointments, therapy, school, court hearings, etc. and assists with the purchase of necessary items as needed.
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Participates in meetings and staffings as requested; attends training and workshops.
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Provides support to caseworkers, supervisors, and managers as needed.
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Performs other duties as required.
Supervision Exercised: This classification does not have supervisory authority and requires no supervision or direction of others.
Supervision Received: Receives intermittent supervision. This classification normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor is expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.
Duties are performed in an office environment, clients' homes, schools, jails, court, etc. This position may require occasional lifting, such as files, supplies, children, and car seats. May be exposed to hostile family situations and individuals; may be exposed to unsanitary and hazardous conditions. Hybrid remote work environment dependent upon Department discretion and business needs. Reliable transportation is required as you will be utilizing your own registered and insured personal vehicle to transport clients as needed; mileage reimbursement is available upon request. This position may require evening and weekend hours. Local and non-local travel may be required.
The classification specification above is intended to describe the general nature of work, key responsibilities, and minimum qualifications. Minimum qualifications reflect the baseline experience required for the classification. Departments may establish additional or preferred qualifications to address operational needs, assignment complexity, and specialized functions, provided such qualifications are job-related, consistent with the intent of the classification, and as approved by the Human Resources department. Specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and working conditions may vary based on the department or office's needs and the requirements of the assigned position. Changes to this classification specification may only be made by the Human Resources Department.
