Child Welfare Services Case Manager Supervisor (Foster Care)

Salary : $59,265.47 Annually

Location : Dougherty Co., GA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2026-82793

Division / Office : County DFCS - Region 10

Unit : Dougherty Co. DFCS

Opening Date : 10 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long / short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

Start your career in public service . The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Child Welfare Services Case Manager Supervisor This position is located in Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia.

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Job Description

This position has a designated special entry salary that is non-negotiable.

Pay Grade : L

Supervises, guides, and / or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Supervises a social services unit that provides investigative and comprehensive case management for child abuse or neglect. Directs professional staff in delivery of services, sets unit goals, and regulates workloads in accordance with agency goals. Ensures that immediate and follow-up actions for at risk clients occur in a timely manner.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
• Accesses and records client and community resource information.
• Collects evidence, interviews witnesses and prepares necessary reports according to rules and regulations, state and federal laws.
• Compiles records and prepares reports; performs follow-up to determine the status of client's case.
• Conducts home-visit evaluations for information gathering to be used in assessments.
• Coordinates and monitors children in out-of-home placements and in-home interventions.
• Coordinates and monitors services, including comprehensive tracking of client's activities.
• Develops case plans that effectively utilize community resources to meet the needs of individual custodial client.
• Identifies placement resources for children within the foster care system.
• Initiates the legal process for guardianship, protective services, placement and / or adoption.
• Maintains required documentation and completes reports.
• Makes immediate assessments regarding safety of clients and responds according to established protocols and policies.
• Performs initial investigations of protective services referrals to determine the appropriateness of protective services intervention.
• Reviews, approves / disapproves or renders decisions on casework being performed by staff.
• Works in collaboration with legal system to ensure safety ad achieve desired outcomes.

Core Competencies :

Minimum Qualifications

OR

Note : Behavioral Science degrees include but are not limited to the following : social science, psychology, sociology, child development, family studies, criminal justice, education, public health, public administration, nursing.

Special Requirements :

Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver's license, an acceptable driving history record and the ability to travel statewide.

Additional Information

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services

Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to :

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.

DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and / or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit for more information.

Insurance

Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.

Health Benefits : 1-800-610-1863

Flexible Benefits : 1-877-342-7339

Retirement

State employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry

Employee Retirement System : 1-800-805-4609

Deferred Compensation

Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.

Peach State Reserves : 1-877-342-7339

Credit Union

Employees are eligible to become members of the and

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Are you aware this position is located in Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia?

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What is your highest level of education completed?

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How many years' experience you have as a Child Welfare Services Case Mgr 3 or social services lead worker equivalent? (This experience must be shown in your application experience)

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How many years experience do you have as a Case Manager? (e.g., family / domestic violence investigations or interventions involving children or substance abuse)

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Do you have ALL of the following : Possession of a valid driver's license, access to a reliable automobile, and proof of automobile insurance for required work-related travel?

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Are you aware that this position may require you to work an evening, weekend, overnight, or holiday work schedule?

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