Child Welfare Specialist Salary in the United States
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How much does a Child Welfare Specialist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Child Welfare Specialist in the United States is $19 as of September 26, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $16 and $21. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

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$16 to $21

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Child Welfare Specialist-Foster Care

Lutheran Child and Family Services - Decatur , IL

Child Welfare Specialist/Foster Care The Child Welfare Specialist will establish a cooperative working relationship with Foster Care families. Requirements: a BA/BS in Social Work or related Human ...

Lee Enterprises - 5 days ago

Child Protection Specialist

CSKT Dept of Human Resource Development - Pablo , MT

CHILD PROTECTION SPECIALIST -OR- CHILD PROTECTION SPECIALIST (TRAINEE) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE ... Welfare Service field). Must pass a background investigation if hired. Must have never been ...

Lee Enterprises - 1 day ago

30 Days to Family Specialist

Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association - Jefferson City , MO

... by the Specialist, family contact information, and identified family supports. · Attend all ... child welfare field with a basic knowledge of the Missouri foster care system; demonstrated ...

ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago

Permanency Social Worker

CSKT Dept. of Human Resource Development - Pablo , MT

... Child Welfare Services, Child Protective Services or a combination of Human Services work experience. This position is a mandatory reporter of child abuse and neglect situations. Must pass a ...

Lee Enterprises - 1 day ago

Social Worker-Child Protective Services Assessment

Sauk County Personnel - Baraboo , WI

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or another related field 1 year of child welfare experience Complete 30 hours of intake training under Wisconsin StatutesChapter 48.06 and 938.06 within 6 months of ...

Lee Enterprises - 4 days ago

Child Life Specialist I

CHRISTUS Health - San Antonio , TX

Description The Child Life Specialist demonstrates advanced skill and knowledge of the therapeutic process working with children and families; evaluating their development skills and psychosocial ...

Christus Healthcare - 3 days ago

What does a Child Welfare Specialist do?

Child Welfare Specialist

Assist with the development and revision of training curricula and materials as needed.

June 13, 2019

REQUIRED to accept the responsibility of a mandatory reporter of abuse and neglect of infants and children, people who are elderly or dependent, individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities or residents of nursing homes and other health care facilities.

June 15, 2019

Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences within the diverse client base served by the organization, as well as within the organization itself.

June 15, 2019

Completes a written integrated assessment and a client service plan 45 days after the opening of a case.

June 15, 2019

Act as a Liaison to the Foster Parent Enrichment Coordinator and Child & Family Services Coordinator within the Spanish speaking communities towards identifying resources and foster parent recruitment.

June 15, 2019

Documentation shall include date, time, type of contact, reason for contact and results.

June 15, 2019

Provide comprehensive case management services to children in placement, their families, and foster parents, including placement, visitation, monitoring, service and permanency planning , and coordination of services according to Client Service Plan.

August 16, 2019

Utilize Famlink to document case activities and maintain case records within program and manual standards, accountability requirements and agency's documentation practice in order to ensure quality of practice and consistency of service delivery to children and families statewide.

August 31, 2019

Determine if abuse and/or neglect occurred by a foster parent or facility staff.

September 01, 2019

Develop and maintain accurate and confidential documentation, reports, and client records in accordance with Department of Children and Family Services Rule and Procedure, contracts and applicable standards.

September 04, 2019

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