APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$61,721.28 to
$91,496.16
PAY GRADE: 34
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Applications accepted
for another 4 Days 13 Hrs 30 Mins
The Position
Casework Management Specialists provide casework services and service coordination for children, vulnerable and/or older adults, and their respective 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 residential setting.
Incumbents perform some of the duties described in the series concept and continue to receive training in performing the duties outlined in the series concept.
THE DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is seeking a Casework Management Specialist 2 (CMS2) for the Intake Unit in the Carson City Child Welfare office. This position will be underfilling the Casework Management Specialist 3. The CMS2 will be responsible for the initial Intake Assessment to identify children who may be in need of protection. The incumbent will be responsible for collecting thorough, pertinent information through motivational interviewing so that a sound and sufficient safety decision can be made. The CMS2 will gather information in accordance with the information collection standard outlined in the Intake Policy. They will be responsible for understanding the SAFE model, especially present and impending danger. The incumbent will conduct and document Diligent Searches according to statewide policy and DCFS procedure; respond to after-hours on-call emergencies; and act in accordance with statute, regulation, policy and procedure. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
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, gerontology, or closely related social science or human services related field and one year of professional experience providing casework services to clients in a health and/or human services program; OR one year of experience as a Casework Management Specialist I 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
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 evidence of 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.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
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.
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