Child Protection Specialist - Re-Advertisement
Location: Kalispell, Montana
Description: State of Montana is at present looking to employ Child Protection Specialist - Re-Advertisement right now, this position will be dwelled in Montana. For complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Job Listing Detail
Position Title:
Child Protection Specialist - Re-Advertisement
- Applications must be received by Midnight Mountain Time on the closing date.
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For more information contact:
State Agency:
Public Health and Human Services
Human Resources PO BOX 4210
Helena , MT 59604
Phone: (406)444-3136
Fax: (406)444-0262
TTY: (406)444-2590
E-mail: hhsea@mt.gov
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Position
Number(s):
69151778
Openings:
1
Location:
Kalispell
Job Status:
Full-Time Permanent
Shift:
Daytime
Date Posted:
7/18/2012
Closing Date:
Department:
Public Health and Human Services
Division:
Child & Family Services
Bureau:
Western Region V
Union:
MPEA
Band/Grade:
6
State Application Required:
Yes
Salary:
$32,656.00 - $40,809.00
Salary Unit:
Yearly
Additional Salary Information: Depending on qualifications and internal equity.
Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Special Information:
This position is being re-advertised and is Open Until Filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
References in the community, such as providers and previous employers, will be contacted as part of the reference process.
Applicant must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle. The successful applicant will be required to sign a Driving Release Record form. May sometimes be on call 24 hours a day to provide services in emergency situations. Regular shifts may include nights and week-ends.
If another vacancy occurs in this job classification and location within three months of the closing date of this announcement, the same applicant pool may be used for selection. This position will serve a one-year probation period.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE:
State application;
If applicable, employment preference forms; and
Supplemental questions.
Late or incomplete application materials will be rejected.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:
Criminal History Background Check Driving Record Check
Duties:
The successful applicant will perform professional social work in providing protective services to children who are being abused, exploited, or neglected. This position performs work in Flathead County and the surrounding counties. This position investigates referrals, counsels, develops treatment plans, coordinates work with other programs, and researches other available services. These cases are likely to involve legal action, thus there would be time spent working with law enforcement, county attorneys and the courts. On-call crisis intervention, and information and referral are also routine to this position. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle, as travel is required.
Competencies:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work; human growth and development; patterns of behavior; state and federal laws relating to child welfare; and community resources are required.
Skill in establishing community relations and public relations; evaluating the success or failure of plans for intervention; communicating effectively; and working well with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Ability to diagnose severe problems in social functioning; develop and implement plans with individuals experiencing severe problems in social functioning such as physical abuse cases, mental illness, and sexual abuse; identify clients’ needs not being met through existing community investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation; and to communicate verbally and in writing with individuals from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Demonstrated ability in treatment intervention and testifying effectively in court is needed.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in social work OR Bachelor's degree in human services, education, sociology, psychology, law, or criminal justice AND one year related human service experience OR Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field AND two years related human service experience. A Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree in social work is preferred. Other equivalent combinations of education and related experience will be considered.
Some examples of work that may count as related human service experience include: law enforcement, juvenile probation, special education, public health or pediatric nurse, day care operator, paralegal assistant or legal work with CASA, some types of direct-service health care work such as LPN, other work that involves providing direct care services to children or adults such as eligibility determination or group home work, and foster care experience.
Internship with Child Protective Services will be counted equivalent to one year of direct experience. In order to receive credit for the internship applicant must have a letter of recommendation from the Child and Family Services Division Supervisor/Manager. (Please include with application materials).
Supplemental Questions:
Your answers to the following questions must be specific as to dates and employers. If this supplement is used as a screening tool, your answers may be rated based on months or years of experience. Reference will not be made back to your state application or resume.
Please describe any experience you have had with crisis intervention and case management. Please describe your professional level experience working with human service programs which addressed the needs of families and children from diverse racial and ethnic populations. Please describe any experience you have had providing services to children who are being abused, exploited, or neglected.
Additional Materials Required: None Required
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If you were eligible to this position, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to State of Montana.
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