Child Protection Specialist

2 weeks ago

Chico, California, United States State of Montana Full time
Job Summary

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is seeking a highly skilled Child Protection Specialist to join our team in the Child and Family Services Division. As a Child Protection Specialist, you will be responsible for providing family-centered services within a trauma-informed system to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being 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 for the State of Montana

The State of Montana offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. We also offer work/life balance and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

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.

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