Child Protection Specialist

3 days ago


Helena, Montana, United States State of Montana Full time
Job Title: Child Protection Specialist

At the State of Montana, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child Protection Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Child and Family Services Division, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, permanency, and wellbeing of children who are at risk of or have been subjected to child maltreatment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct timely assessments of reports of child maltreatment, using standardized safety assessment tools and decision-making guides.
  • Document and communicate safety threats to all involved, including preparation of affidavits for District Court when necessary.
  • Provide appropriate level of intervention to assure safety of all families in need of Child Protective Services (CPS); continuously reviews progress made by families to eliminate safety threats.
  • Engage families in the establishment of a permanency plan when needed and required, and assures plan follows order of placement preference as set forth in statue and policy.
  • Assure child(ren) is evaluated and assessed to determine medical and psychological needs throughout the case.
Why Work with Us:

We are committed to serving Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and wellbeing, and to empower independence. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, we offer a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications:
  • Ability to make critical decisions, based on integration of information from multiple sources that may be discrepant, in high-stress situations.
  • Ability to engage children and families, under difficult circumstances, to gather sufficient information to make accurate and precise decisions.
  • Ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions.
  • Ability to communicate information both orally and in writing so others will understand.
  • Meet minimum qualifications:
  • Required bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, or related degree.
  • Two years of social services work experience, or directly related work experience, working with children and families in difficult and sometimes volatile situations.
  • Other combinations of related experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Preferred:
  • Experience working with tribal government entities and/or other organizations of native peoples.
  • Knowledge of child development, child maltreatment prevention and treatment, and family centered social work practice.


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