Casework Management Specialist 4 Jobs

Announcement Number: 43141 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/27/2023 Close Date: 08/10/2023 Recruiter:

JENILEE SIMPSON

Email: [email protected] Applications accepted for another 13 Days 7 Hrs 59 Mins

The Position

Casework Management Specialists within the Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Child & Family Services, provide case management services for children and their families and may be assigned to one of many specialized programs and/or facilities where duties may be performed in the home and/or any similar setting.

Incumbents act as a lead-worker on a regular and reoccurring basis over a staff of lower-level Casework Management Specialist 3, 2 and 1 positions.

The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Case Management Specialist 4 in the Carson office or could be located in another Child Welfare office in the Rural Region. This position is responsible for the quality assurance, quality improvement and training of staff region wide. Monitor the different program areas throughout the Rural Region for quality and compliance to ensure programs are operating effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with federal/state laws, agency policies and procedures. Develop and implement training programs; develop appropriate training curricula, materials and methods; establish training schedules, conduct training, and update curricula on an ongoing basis; provide on-site technical assistance, coaching, mentoring and training to staff, supervisors, managers and community Stakeholders. Provide comprehensive reports from specific management requests concerning substantive changes in practice and procedures; participate in the development and implementation of new procedures and processes in child welfare throughout the Rural Region; serve as a consultant to caseworkers, supervisors, district, and regional managers. The State of Nevada and DCFS offer an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrual of 15 days of annual and 15 days of sick leave, 12 paid holidays and no city, county, state or social security tax! DCFS is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion of belief, age disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/

To Qualify

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, special education, human growth and development, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology or closely related social/human services related field and three years of professional experience providing case management services specific to children in a health and/or human services setting; OR one year of experience as a Casework Management Specialist 3 in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience above the Bachelor's degree level as described above. Special Notes Licensure by the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers as a Social Worker or Clinical Social Worker may be substituted for one year of required work experience. Individuals who have current licensure may be required to maintain licensure as a condition of continuing employment. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Positions require a valid driver's license, or equivalent mobility, at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

• Do you have experience developing & delivering curriculum to adult learners? If yes, please explain.
• Do you have Child Welfare experience i.e., Child Protective Services or Foster Care experience in the state of Nevada or another state? If yes, please explain.
• Do you have experience developing & analyzing data reports and creating presentations for staff? If yes, please explain.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management

Northern Nevada

209 East Musser Street,

Room 101

Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204