CPS Licensing & Support Specialist (CYFD/PSD #8649+)

Why this position exists: Child Protective Services Case Workers make decisions regarding the safety of a child or vulnerable adult, whether to forward referrals to local field offices for investigation or refer a family who has been in an abuse/neglect situation to supportive services. The Case Worker initiates CPS investigations and conducts case management of Child Protective Services investigations cases (family services and legal) consistent with policy and procedures so as to permit the attainment of federal standards and performance-based budget measures - assigned investigations per month or a combination of investigations and permanency cases which are of equal weight. The Case Worker assesses the safety of children alleged to be maltreated and ensures that the appropriate safety decision is made, and that services are provided to parents and children to mitigate identified safety threats. On a rotating basis, provides after-hours response to CPS emergencies. CPS Case Workers coordinate assessments and permanency plans for children in the custody of the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) to promote child safety, permanency, and well-being. The Case Worker completes licensing requirements on a timely basis and in accordance with CYFD guidelines to have an effective community relationship with clients and vendors. Make decisions regarding granting licensure to foster families, approving adoptive families, matching available children with approved families, and placing children accordingly.

Licensing & Support: 
 

Responsibilities are as follows but not limited to:

• The Licensing & Support worker assesses, and licenses foster homes in a manner that is consistent with Protective Services Division policies and procedures.
• They conduct ongoing case activities for maintenance and retention of licensed families that promotes family focused and child centered practice.
• They provide pre and post placement services to pre-adoptive families in accordance with Protective Services Division practice model.

All case workers will complete FACTS/IMPACT documentation on providers as per policy and procedure.