CASEWORK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 1 - Underfill

Announcement Number: 48103 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/15/2024 Close Date: 07/29/2024 Recruiter:
VICTORIA SHEEHAN
Phone: (775)684-0133
Email: torisheehan@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 7 Days 18 Hrs 45 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 receive training in performing the duties outlined in the series concept.

The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is recruiting for a Casework Management Specialist (CMS) 1 underfilling a CMS 2 for a Foster Care Licensing position Carson City. Under close supervision, the CMS conducts thorough assessments of potential foster/adoptive parents for foster care licensure in the rural areas of Nevada, utilizing a home study model. Incumbents ensure applicants and licensee(s) are in compliance with policy, State Statute and Regulations. Conducts ongoing recruitment throughout the rural areas of Nevada for potential foster/adoptive families. Provides foster/adoptive parents with pre-service and advanced training. Participates and engages in community functions. Conducts annual home visits for re-licensing and completes relicensing home study. Delivers strength-based family centered case management services to families to promote safety for the children and preservation of the foster family placements. Maintains case records, case documentation, agency special and monthly reports, forms and other pertinent paperwork. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

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. 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 Positions may be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Positions are subject to call-out or call-back. Positions require a valid driver's license, or equivalent mobility, at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. This position requires a State of Nevada/FBI background check, at the cost of the applicant. 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. 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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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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