$18.66 hourly
Department of Child Safety
AZ, USA
JOB SUMMARY:
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHILD SAFETY SPECIALIST? Currently there are two different types of DCS Specialist: Investigative Specialists and Ongoing Specialists. Investigative Specialist:
Investigate claims of child abuse and neglect and document all information assessed.
Interview and gather information in order to assess the family, in order to determine if abuse or neglect claim is substantiated.
Respond to crisis situations and explore options of child removal if warranted.
Explore placement options such as foster homes, kinship homes, or group homes when a child is removed.
Ongoing Specialist:
Assist families in achieving permanency through reunification, guardianship, adoption, or the Young Adult Program.
Assess and facilitate services to assist families in making changes to protect and ensure their children’s safety.
Help families engage with community partners and contracted agencies...