18,317 Child Protection jobs in the United States

Performs ongoing assessment activities to ensure children are safe: evaluates safety needs of children using a questioning approach consistent with the agencies Signs of Safety philosophy; assesses reports of child maltreatment and determines if it has occurred; and assesses family functioning by defining strengths and needs.

Initiates court proceedings when necessary: provides recommendations to the court regarding family reunification and concurrent permanency planning; testifies and represents the department/County position in court; negotiates with legal/court professionals on recommendations, planning, goals and services, and makes decisions regarding permanency needs for children (i.e. reunification, transfer of legal custody, TPR/adoption).

Finds and develops appropriate homes for children requiring out-of-home placement for safety; conducts searches to ensure family placement if possible.

Coordinates the development of support and safety networks for families: explains the benefits of established safety networks and family group decision making meetings; and refers, participates and facilitates family meetings at any stage of families' involvement with the Social Service agency.

Provides case management services to families through development of case plans to assure safety for children.

Coordinates services and resources to families, which includes support and decision making by extended family members and friends.

Provides children with a permanent safe environment through provision of social work services to families, including crisis intervention.

Provides ongoing service and monitoring to families where there is a finding of abuse or neglect to protect children from further harm. Develops safety plans for children; coaches families on how to meet their identified needs, provides support to parents and children and assures permanency for children in a safe, supportive family.

Participates in local collaborative and interagency planning meetings. Performs a variety of administrative duties in keeping records and case plans: including utilizing SSIS (Social Service Information Systems), Sharepoint, and Traverse (Electronic Data Management System).

Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available during regular business hours to communicate with subordinates, supervisor, customers, vendors and another person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employee goals.

Performs back-up intake and screening functions for reports of maltreatment and other social services requests to determine if further action is warranted.

Performs other duties as required

Requires equivalency of a bachelor's degree in a human services related field and three years of experience providing professional social work case management. Case management experience with children and families is highly desired. Expertise in serving underrepresented communities; specifically American Indian and Hispanic populations, and candidates who are bilingual, are preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license and provide a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities.

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• Responds to phone referrals by obtaining intake information and evaluating it for acceptance for services. For cases not accepted, provides referrals to more appropriate community resources/agencies.
• Provides emotional support to children and their families during medical evaluation and/or inpatient hospital stay.
• Performs highly specialized work surrounding assignments in the field of child protection, including risk assessment and safety planning.
• Identifies and evaluates child abuse resources and obtains information relevant to families who are caring for a child abuse victim.
• Serves as an authority and provides expertise in the area of child abuse to physicians and other professionals.
• Provides specialized medical casework services to a caseload of 30 to 60 children per month, including intake screening, compiling all pertinent information and social history, and assessment of data needed for medical evaluation and safety planning.
• Represents the unit on at least one community child welfare committee and serves as a liaison to select DCFS offices in the central region.
• Foster professional and positive relationships with all agencies involved with the Pediatric Resource Center.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Social or Behavioral Science or related Health specialty from an accredited college or university with 5 years of relevant experience and significant specialized training in child protective services
• Or Master's degree in social or behavioral science or related health specialty area from an accredited college or university with two years of progressively more responsible full-time experience in the practice of social services or medical/clinical setting maintaining acceptable standards of social work practices.

• Work closely with children and families to assess safety and well-being
• Be a voice for children who may not be able to speak for themselves
• Collaborate with caregivers and community partners to build safer, healthier homes
• Provide thoughtful interventions and support during times of crisis
• Help families navigate challenges and access resources that promote long-term stability

• Communicate with families through engagement and advocacy
• Crisis Management
• Oral and written communication skills
• Observational, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Prioritization and time management

• Conduct risk and safety assessments for children in potentially unsafe environments.
• Perform home visits and interviews; document findings with clarity and accuracy
• Support families in crisis, helping to resolve issues and promote child well-being
• Gather and evaluate information, apply Iowa Code and agency policies to determine appropriate case outcomes
• Apply analytical reasoning to complex casework
• Gather and evaluate information to determine appropriate case outcomes
• Attend court hearings and testify as required
• Collaborate with community partners to coordinate services and resources
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards
• Adapt to changing situations, schedules, and priorities with professionalism and resilience

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Must be available to work or remain on-call during evenings, weekends and occasional holidays as part of a rotating schedule
• Telework may be an option upon successful completion of the six-month probationary period
• Mileage is paid at 0.50/mile travelled according to Iowa State Accounting Procedures
• Valid driver's license is required
• Background Checks- Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to 75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

• Not applicable - I have not COMPLETED a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• No experience to less than one year of work experience in the identified areas
• One year to less than two years of work experience in the identified areas
• Two years to less than three years of work experience in the identified areas
• Three years or more of work experience in the identified areas

• No experience to less than one year of work experience in the identified areas
• One year to less than two years of work experience in the identified areas
• Two years or more of work experience in the identified areas
• Not applicable - I do not have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

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• Not applicable - I am not a State of Iowa Employee
• No experience in the classification of Social Worker 2
• Less than one year of experience in the classification of Social Worker 2
• One or more years of work experience in the classification of Social Worker 2

• Responds to phone referrals by obtaining intake information and evaluating it for acceptance for services. For cases not accepted, provides referrals to more appropriate community resources/agencies.
• Provides emotional support to children and their families during medical evaluation and/or inpatient hospital stay.
• Performs highly specialized work surrounding assignments in the field of child protection, including risk assessment and safety planning.
• Identifies and evaluates child abuse resources and obtains information relevant to families who are caring for a child abuse victim.
• Serves as an authority and provides expertise in the area of child abuse to physicians and other professionals.
• Provides specialized medical casework services to a caseload of 30 to 60 children per month, including intake screening, compiling all pertinent information and social history, and assessment of data needed for medical evaluation and safety planning.
• Represents the unit on at least one community child welfare committee and serves as a liaison to select DCFS offices in the central region.
• Foster professional and positive relationships with all agencies involved with the Pediatric Resource Center.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Social or Behavioral Science or related Health specialty from an accredited college or university with 5 years of relevant experience and significant specialized training in child protective services
• Or Master's degree in social or behavioral science or related health specialty area from an accredited college or university with two years of progressively more responsible full-time experience in the practice of social services or medical/clinical setting maintaining acceptable standards of social work practices.

• Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
• Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
• Life Insurance
• Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts
• Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan
• Long-Term Disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) Retirement Plans
• On-Site Occupational Health Nurse
• Active Health & Safety Teams, Committees, and Programs

• Short-Term Disability
• Credit Union Membership
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Minnesota Benefit Association
• Vision Plan
• Scott County Employees Association
• Spirit of Scott
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Training Opportunities

• No High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• High School Graduate or possess a G.E.D.
• Less than 1 yr of college or technical school
• 1 or more but less than 2 yrs college or technical school
• Associate's Degree
• 2 or more but less than 3 yrs college
• 3 or more but less than 4 yrs college
• Bachelor's Degree
• Schooling beyond Bachelor's level
• Master's Degree
• Schooling beyond Master's level

• No Experience
• Up to 11 months
• 12 to 23 months
• 24 to 35 months
• 36 to 47 months
• 48 to 59 months
• 60 to 71 months
• 72 to 83 months
• 84 to 95 months
• 96 to 107 months
• 108 to 119 months
• 120 or more months

• No Experience
• Up to 6 months
• 6 to 11 months
• 12 to 23 months
• 24 to 35 months
• 36 to 47 months
• 48 to 59 months
• 60 to 71 months
• 72 to 83 months
• 84 to 95 months
• 96 to 107 months
• 108 to 119 months
• 120 or more months

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• Responds to phone referrals by obtaining intake information and evaluating it for acceptance for services. For cases not accepted, provides referrals to more appropriate community resources/agencies.
• Provides emotional support to children and their families during medical evaluation and/or inpatient hospital stay.
• Performs highly specialized work surrounding assignments in the field of child protection, including risk assessment and safety planning.
• Identifies and evaluates child abuse resources and obtains information relevant to families who are caring for a child abuse victim.
• Serves as an authority and provides expertise in the area of child abuse to physicians and other professionals.
• Provides specialized medical casework services to a caseload of 30 to 60 children per month, including intake screening, compiling all pertinent information and social history, and assessment of data needed for medical evaluation and safety planning.
• Represents the unit on at least one community child welfare committee and serves as a liaison to select DCFS offices in the central region.
• Foster professional and positive relationships with all agencies involved with the Pediatric Resource Center.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Social or Behavioral Science or related Health specialty from an accredited college or university with 5 years of relevant experience and significant specialized training in child protective services
• Or Master's degree in social or behavioral science or related health specialty area from an accredited college or university with two years of progressively more responsible full-time experience in the practice of social services or medical/clinical setting maintaining acceptable standards of social work practices.

• Investigate reports of child abuse and neglect, conducting thorough assessments of children and families.
• Develop and implement service plans to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
• Provide case management services, including counseling, support, and referrals to community resources.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, schools, medical professionals, and other agencies to coordinate services.
• Prepare court reports and testify in legal proceedings related to child protection cases.
• Conduct home visits and interviews with children, parents, and other relevant parties.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to families experiencing acute distress.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant child welfare laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records, documenting all interventions and progress.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and develop strategies.
• Advocate for the needs of children and families within the legal and social service systems.
• Provide education and support to parents regarding child development, parenting skills, and available resources.
• Continuously assess family progress and modify service plans as needed.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices and emerging issues in child welfare.
• Build trusting relationships with children and families, promoting engagement and cooperation.
• Manage a caseload effectively, prioritizing urgent cases and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Work collaboratively with foster parents and kinship caregivers when necessary.

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at * ** ** The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Child and Family Services Division. This position is responsible for supervising the staff that provides family-centered services within a trauma-informed system to assure safety, permanency, and well-being for children who are at risk of or have been subjected to child maltreatment. ** Why Join DPHHS ** ** Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. TheState of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Qualifications for this Career Opportunity * ** * Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations relating to protective services (child safety, permanency, and well-being). * Ability to engage children and families to gather sufficient information to make accurate and precise decisions. * Ability to identify problems, researching to develop and implement solutions. * Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, even those who do not share the same point of view and may be violent or angry, and maintain them over time. * Preferred: * Knowledge of child maltreatment prevention and treatment and family centered social work practice. * Knowledge of the methods and procedures for Child Protection Specialists. * Knowledge of the laws and rules pertaining to child protection services such as child safety, permanency and well-being; Indian Child Welfare Act. * Meet minimum qualifications: o Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or psychology, or directly related degree. o Four years of child protection work experience or other directly related work experience working with children and families in difficult and sometimes volatile situations. o Supervisory work experience preferred. o Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis; however, a bachelor’s degree is required. o Experience working with tribal government entities and/or other organizations of native peoples is highly preferred. ** How to Apply ** To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position. * Cover Letter - Explain why you are passionate about this line of work. Why are you interested in this particular position? * Resume * References Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. Additional Information ** This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy. This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective July 1, 2026. Title: Child Protection Specialist Supervisor Location: Great Falls Requisition ID:

The Hawai'i Pacific Health Medical Group in partnership with Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children and the University of Hawai'i are seeking a highly motivated Community Pediatrician to join a collaborative group that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for the State of Hawai'i.

The Hawai'i Pacific Health Medical Group is comprised of over 800 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Together with our four medical centers (Kapi'olani, Pali Momi, Straub, and Wilcox) and more than 50 convenient clinic locations statewide, our nonprofit health system is one of the state's largest health care providers. Our network of physicians and specialists work together to provide a distinctive and effective model of coordinated care for maintaining the health and wellness of our patients.

Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children is the premier pediatric hospital in Hawai'i, a state-of-the-art tertiary medical center with established services supported by a wide spectrum of pediatric subspecialties. Community Pediatricians are an integral part of the community physician network as well as the inpatient hospital system and the many subspecialty services provided by the medical center. Outreach clinics are also available and we are supported by telehealth capabilities. Kapi'olani has an active pediatric residency program and serves as a clinical site for medical students. Participation in research and teaching through the University of Hawai'i, John A. Burns School of Medicine is highly encouraged.

Competitive salary and full benefits are combined with the advantages of an integrated group practice with the cultural diversity, healthy lifestyle, excellent climate and year-round activities of one of the happiest and healthiest places in the country!

Please attach a resume and/or curriculum vitae with a cover letter when you submit an online application.

Location: Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, Honolulu, HI

Work Schedule: Day/Evening - 8 Hours

Work Type: Full Time Regular

FTE:

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Exempt: Yes

Req ID 27251

Category: Physician

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