CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER I-IV (Job ID 53979)

CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER I-IV (Job Id 53979) Location: US: NH: ROCHESTER Occupation Category: 21-0000 Community and Social Service Occupations Employment Type: FULL-TIME Post Date: 10/26/2026 Close Date: 11/24/2026 Salary: 22.500-42.600 Department of Health and Human Services Division for Children, Youth, and Families Manchester District Office CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKER I-IV Assessment and Family Services Child Protective Service Worker I- $22.50-$30.02 Child Protective Service Worker II $25.40- $34.14 Child Protective Service Worker III $28.74-$38.85 Child 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. *See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement. The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Children, Youth, and Families has a full-time vacancy for Child Protective Service Worker I-IV. SUMMARY: Previewing the RJP is required in order to proceed with the hiring process. Please click on the link to view the realistic job preview. https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/news-events/multimedia#real-job After viewing, please complete the required Disclosure Statement to submit with your application. ASSESSMENT DETAILED DESCRIPTION: 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 DETAILED DESCRIPTION: Performs entry level protective services casework to coordinate, manage and administer services for children and families including, maintaining children in the home safely, strengthening 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. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: CPSW I Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in social work, professional case management, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, counseling, pastoral counseling, divinity, education, or a related field. CPSW II Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in social work, professional case management, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultu al anthropology, counseling, pastoral counseling, divinity, education, or a related field. CPSW III Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in social work, professional case management, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, counseling, pastoral counseling, divinity, education, or related field. CPSW IV Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 7 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in social work, professional case management, psychology, social psychology, sociology, human services, criminal justice, behavioral science, cultural anthropology, counseling, pastoral counseling, divinity, education, or related field License/Certification: Valid drivers license or access to transportation Other Requirements: Must be available for non-traditional work hours to meet the needs of client families and children in their homes and other public locations. Trainee Option: Not applicable PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in human services or education field working with children and/or families. AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully complete the CPSW Academy within 12 months of hire CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: In-Band Advancement Available: No Criteria: Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes Criteria: 21102002BGA01 (CPSW to Level 3) For promotion from the 21-1020 Social Workers-2 job title to the 21-1020 Social Workers-3 job title, and use of the Child Protective Service Worker II working title, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria: Must have successfully completed the CPSW Academy Must receive a satisfactory performance evaluation and be free of discipline, pursuant to Personnel Rule 1003.01, for one (1) year immediately prior to promotion Must receive a performance-based recommendation from the Supervisor and approval from the CPS Field Administrator 21102003BGA02 (CPSW to Level 4) For promotion from the 21-1020 Social Workers-3 job title to the 21-1020 Social Workers-4 job title, and use of the Child Protective Service Worker III working title, the eligibility requirement