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Social Worker
Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Description:
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST? Currently there are two different types of DCS Specialist: Investigative Specialists and Ongoing Specialists. Investigative Specialist: Investigate claims of child abuse and neglect and document all information assessed. Interview and gather information in order to assess the family, in order to determine if abuse or neglect claim is substantiated. Respond to crisis situations and explore options of child removal if warranted. Explore placement options such as foster homes, kinship homes, or group homes when a child is removed. Ongoing Specialist: Assist families in achieving permanency through reunification, guardianship, adoption, or the Young Adult Program. Assess and facilitate services to assist families in making changes to protect and ensure their children s safety. Help families engage with community partners and contracted agencies to assist in achieving safety for their children. Organize Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings to ensure all participants are aligned on the goal of helping the children. Continuously document client activity to ensure accuracy and consistency. WHAT DOES A CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST DO? The job functions of a DCS Specialist include, but are not limited to, the following: Assessing child safety and risk. Conducting interviews and gathering information. Making in-and-out of home contacts with families and children. Attending Court hearings. Preparing case plans and conducting case plan staffing. Authoring professional reports and filling-out documentation. Coordinating and monitoring services. Placing children, transporting children, and moving a child s possessions when needed. Managing cases throughout the respective county and assigned area. Using a computer and the Department s Child Welfare Software Programs. IS THERE TRAINING AVAILABLE? Yes, during the first 22 weeks of employment you will be classified as a DCS Specialist Trainee, and will be in training full time. Your training will be a mix of classroom and on-the-job training. $16.81 - $18.58/hr
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December 26 2023 on Claz
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