CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER I-IV (Job ID: 47353) Position Available In Merrimack, New Hampshire

Position

CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER

I-IVOccupation Category21-0000 Community and Social Service OccupationsEmployment TypeFULL-TIMEPost Date05/08/2025SalaryUSD 22.500-42.600Close Date06/10/2025

LocationUS:

NH:

NASHUAState of New Hampshire Job PostingDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDivision for Children, Youth, and FamiliesSouthern/Nashua District Office

CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER

I-IVAssessment Investigator and Family ServicesChild Protective Service Worker I

• $22.50
• 30.02Child Protective Service Worker II $25.40
• $34.14Child Protective Service Worker III $28.74
• 38.85Child Protective Service Worker IV $31.33
• 42.60
• The certification level identified by the DHHS Human Resource Office is based upon the minimum qualifications. Upon consideration of the applicants relevant work experience, interview, and the Supplemental Job Description, the DCYF hiring manager will determine the level a candidate will be hired at.

• YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

• : Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education. Please see Minimum Qualifications for specifics.
• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Division of Children, Youth and Families has full time vacancies for Child Protective Service Worker I-IV

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Assessment

SCOPE OF WORK

Performs entry level protective services casework in investigating and assessing reports of alleged abuse/neglect of children under

RSA 169-C

for NH Division for Children, Youth and Families and provide for the safety of children and the welfare of families while promoting the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

As the level moves from I to IV, the complexity of the casework becomes more challenging, however the scope remains the same.

Family Services

SCOPE OF WORK

Performs entry level protective services casework to coordinate, manage and administer services for children and families including, maintaining children in the home safely, strengthen families for reunification, providing permanency for children in care and working closely with various community agencies while promoting the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

As the level moves from I to IV, the complexity of the casework becomes more challenging, however the scope remains the same.

Assessment and Family Services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

I-II:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major study in social work, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, or counseling, pastoral counseling or divinity or related field.

III-IV:

Masters degree from an accredited college or university with major study in social work, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, or counseling, pastoral counseling or divinity.

Experience:

I:

No experience required

II:

One years experience as a social worker or professional case manager, preferably in the CPSW profession or criminal justice field, in either a public or private sector

III:

One years experience as a social worker or