Are you passionate about protecting vulnerable children and helping families thrive? This role is ideal for compassionate, detail-oriented professionals with a strong desire to support child and family welfare and make a meaningful impact in your community every day.
PeopleShare is hiring for Child Protective Services Specialistsin Newport News, VA.
Job Details for Child Protective Services Specialist:
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Pay: $19.50/hr, paid weekly
- Location: Newport News, VA
Job Description for Child Protective Services Specialist:
Conduct family assessments to evaluate safety risks, identify needs, and determine appropriate service plans for child and family well-being.
Manage active caseloads by coordinating services, maintaining ongoing contact with families, and monitoring the safety and progress of children in care.
Facilitate referrals for essential resources including emergency housing, food assistance, medical care, and mental health services.
Document all case activity in the Child Welfare Automated Information System (CWAIS), ensuring accurate, timely, and confidential record-keeping.
Collaborate with internal teams and community partners, providing updates and support to supervisors, colleagues, and external agencies involved in child welfare.
Job Requirements for Child Protective Services Specialist:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Previous experience in child welfare or social services is preferred.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently while following general supervision.
Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
If you're ready to start a rewarding career with a purpose, apply today and help strengthen families and protect children in your community.
PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs. We have openings for receptionist, insurance agent, data entry, customer service, collections, call center, administrative assistant, income tax preparer, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, production operators, food and beverage manufacturers, forklift, machine operators, maintenance mechanics and office managers.
PeopleShare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PeopleShare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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