GPS Specialist

The Department of Children, Youth and Families is seeking compassionate individuals with assessment, engagement and writing skills for GPS Specialist positions in the Intake/ Investigatory Unit. Learn how to respond to referrals and allegations and conduct assessments and investigations to assess risk and insure the safety and well being of children. Responsibilities include; home visits, providing client transport, interviewing to gather information and completing timely and accurate documentation and reports. Maintain current records, provide resources and referrals to community resources and agency services and testify in court. Learn to address child welfare concerns, work with law enforcement, judical systems, medical systems, collateral professionals and community based agencies. Ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple priorities when responding to urgent situations and will learn to be proficient in documenting interactions and maintaining focus in a very busy environment. Eligible for promotion after 6 months to Casework Specialist if successful in the position. Will require working outside of the core business hours . This position includes the potential for a flexible work arrangement that may include remote work. Valid driver's license and use of a private vehicle required. Minimum requirements: A Bachelors Degree in the Social Sciences; or a Bachelors Degree with 12 credits in the Social Sciences and one year employment experience in the Human Services field. Degree must be from and accredited College or University. Child Abuse, State Police and FBI clearance required. Writing skills assessment conducted at the interview. An online pre-interview assessment is required. Bi-lingual (English/ Spanish) are encouraged to apply. These positions are subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining unit. Human Services Employee Addendum can be found here

The Department of Children, Youth and Families is seeking compassionate individuals with assessment, engagement and writing skills for GPS Specialist positions in the Intake/ Investigatory Unit. Learn how to respond to referrals and allegations and conduct assessments and investigations to assess risk and insure the safety and well being of children. Responsibilities include; home visits, providing client transport, interviewing to gather information and completing timely and accurate documentation and reports. Maintain current records, provide resources and referrals to community resources and agency services and testify in court. Learn to address child welfare concerns, work with law enforcement, judical systems, medical systems, collateral professionals and community based agencies. Ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple priorities when responding to urgent situations and will learn to be proficient in documenting interactions and maintaining focus in a very busy environment. Eligible for promotion after 6 months to Casework Specialist if successful in the position. Will require working outside of the core business hours .