Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 (CRRU) - 00211465

About the Department

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.   

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.  

Start your career in public service.  The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Child Welfare Services Case Manager 1 for the Caregiver Recruitment and Retention Unit (CRRU).  

This position will serve DFCS Region 4 and can be housed in any of the counties in this region depending on space availability and selected candidate's county of residence. For counties in Region 4  please refer to the regional map here:  nal-map. 

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Position Duties

This position has a designated special entry salary that is non-negotiable.

Pay Grade: I

Under general supervision, the Social Services Specialist 1 provides investigative and comprehensive case management for a caseload involving child/adult abuse or neglect. Makes imm

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