Casework Management Specialist 4

CASEWORK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 4 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $60,635.52 to $90,180.72 PAY GRADE: 36 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 Statewide.Department: Health and Human Services (http://dhhs.nv.gov/) Division: Division of Child and Family Services Job Class Code: 12.393 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 46200 Open to current classified employees in the specified Division, with at least 6 months of continuous, full-time equivalent service. Posted 02/13/2024 Close Date: 02/20/2024 Recruiter: ANA MARIA ORNELLAS Phone: (775)684-0151 Email: [email protected] Applications accepted for another 7 Days 1 Hrs 55 Mins The PositionCasework 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 act as a lead-worker on a regular and reoccurring basis over a staff of lower-level Casework Management Specialist 3, 2 and 1 positions.DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES(DCFS) Is recruiting for a Casework Management Specialist IV position for the Adoption Unit. As lead worker for the Adoption Unit this position will be responsible for development of new adoption staff through case consultation, direct supervision, coaching, mentoring and modeling the desired best practice; Provide ongoing case management services for their own permanency caseload with a goal of adoption to include implementing plans of care; including home visits; monitoring services; court report preparation and record keeping; and providing technical information and educational services. This is a full-time position that can be located in Carson, Fallon, Elko or Pahrump. Travel may be extensive. A Nevada Social Work license is a requirement for hire and continued employment. Positions include a variable work agreement that will be scheduled to work hours and days different than 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday such as swing shift and weekends, with overtime after 40 hours per week. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of 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 POSSIBLETo see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/ClassSpecifications-120/ 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 and three years of professional experience providing case management services specific to children in a health and/or human services setting; OR one year of experience as a Casework Management Specialist 3 in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience above the Bachelor's degree level as described above.Special NotesLicensure 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 RequirementsPositions 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.Additional Position CriteriaThis recruitment is only open to current classified employees in state service with at least six months of continuous, full-time equivalent service.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.govPublic Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.orgPublic Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.usMore Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EBREFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 555 East Washington Avenue, Suite 1400 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.