Child Protection Specialist
2 months ago
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 well-being of children who are at risk of or have been subjected to child maltreatment.
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.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Our team is dedicated to serving Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence.
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.
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