Child Protective Services Worker
Bureau for Children and Families
This is a Contract position in Williamson, WV posted February 28, 2022.
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Nature of Work:
Under general supervision, performs social casework in the area of Child Protective Services. Work is characterized by cases involving abuse/neglect/exploitation of children. The nature of the situations requires expertise and judgment to deal with problems that are potentially dangerous to the client and the worker. Work requires the use of personal automobile for extensive travel. Employee is subject to being on-call during non-business hours and must be available and have access to a telephone. Requires ongoing training to be fully accountable for a high volume of demanding and time-restricted cases. Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Substitution for Education: Current West Virginia Social Worker License.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in adult or children’s services in a public or private health and human services agency.
Substitution for Experience: A Master’s degree in Social Work from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29,396.00 – $60,535.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- Social work: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
