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Psychiatry Physician

Salinas, CA

$65.01 - $85.23/hr

Comfortable working with court-involved cases, DFCS referrals, and providing testimony * Ability to deliver feedback to families, including discussing ineligibility decisions * Willingness to work ...

Encompass Business Consulting

$20 - $22/hr

We are hiring a Full-Time Behavioral Aide and Transportation Support professional to work with children in the DFCS system, providing safe transport and behavior management services. Key Duties:

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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for dfcs in the United States is $18.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a DFCS job?

A DFCS job typically refers to a position with the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), which is responsible for child welfare, family support, and public assistance programs. Employees may work in roles such as case managers, social workers, or eligibility specialists, helping families access resources and ensuring child safety. These jobs often involve interacting with vulnerable populations, conducting assessments, and coordinating services with other agencies. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and empathy are essential for success in this field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Dfcs position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a DFCS (Division of Family and Children Services) Case Manager, you need a background in social work, psychology, or a related field, usually supported by a bachelor's degree and sometimes state licensure. Familiarity with case management software, state and federal reporting systems, and child welfare regulations is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and effective communication are crucial for building rapport with families and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure the well-being of at-risk children and families while maintaining compliance with legal and ethical standards.

What are some typical challenges a DFCS Case Manager might face in this role?

DFCS Case Managers often navigate high caseloads, emotionally sensitive situations, and complex family dynamics, which can be demanding both mentally and emotionally. Managing paperwork and meeting strict regulatory timelines while ensuring every child’s safety and well-being requires strong organizational skills. Collaboration with law enforcement, healthcare providers, and courts is common, making teamwork and communication vital. However, these challenges are balanced by the rewarding nature of helping families and children achieve stability and safety, and many agencies provide robust support and ongoing professional development to help case managers succeed.

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Case Manager - 90-day opportunity

Case Manager - 90-day opportunity

NITELINES USA, INC

Duluth, GA

$30/hr

Per diem

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Established in 1994, Nite Lines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Nite Lines USA is looking for a PRN Case Manager to join our team!

  • This position will be working for DFCS in the Foster Care unit with DeKalb County. Must have previous DFCS knowledge and experience preferred.
  • The position will be a W2 employee; duration of the assignment will be 90 days. Benefits are being offered. Weekly pay! and Mileage reimbursed!

Compensation: $30.00 per hour.

Social Services Specialist 1 Job Description:

Under general supervision, the Social Services Specialist 1 provides investigative and comprehensive case management for a caseload involving child/adult abuse or neglect. Makes immediate and follow-up actions for at risk clients in need of protective services and/or placement.

  • Initiates timely, face-to-face responses to screened-in reports of alleged child maltreatment and conducts assessments that identify and address safety concerns.
  • Addresses identified safety concerns by immediately developing and implementing safety plans.
  • Conducts diligent search efforts to locate the child/family when unable to make contact.
  • Implements Solution Based Casework (SBC).
  • Partners with child(ren) and parents in the development and utilization of the Family Functioning Agreement, Action Plan, and Family Plan to achieve desired individual and family-level outcomes.
  • Completes genograms to identify available family support network.
  • Collaborates with community partners to create systems of support for children and families.
  • Ensures that frequency and quality of visits with children and families are adequate to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being.
  • Identifies the physical, educational, and mental/behavioral health needs of children, parents, and foster parents and ensures identified needs were effectively addressed.
  • Establishes permanency goals for the child(ren).
  • Ensures foster care placements and/or living situations are stable and in the best interests of the child(ren) and are consistent with achieving established permanency goal(s).
  • Makes concerted efforts to achieve permanency for children in a timely manner and consistent with regulations contained in the Adoptions and Safe Families Act.
  • Ensures that siblings in foster care are placed together unless a separation is necessary to meet the needs of one of the siblings.
  • Maintains child's connections to his or her neighborhood, community, faith, extended family, tribe, school, and friends.
  • Promotes, supports, and otherwise maintains a positive and nurturing relationship between the child(ren) in care and their biological parents/caretakers by encouraging and facilitating activities and interactions beyond visitation.
  • Documents case management activities within time frames established by policy.
  • Celebrates positive outcomes with child(ren) and family.
  • Utilizes privately owned vehicle for work-related travel and duties (including transportation of children).
  • Routinely serves on after-hours on-call duty.
  • Embraces ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Attend and testify in court hearings/appearances.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Bachelor's Degree or higher in Social Work or related fields.
  • Must have child welfare experience and be very knowledgeable with working with children and families.
  • Must be very familiar with Foster Care.

Mileage will be reimbursed for travel to visits. $0.67/mile

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We are a diversified Support Services Agency For Federal and State Governments, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, NiteLines USA, Inc., was founded to pursue and impart contract quality support services to a variety of governmental agencies. In the years since its inception, our firm has grown steadily. We employ various management, administrative and professional service personnel with extensive experience and understanding in providing quality services to all of our customers. NiteLines USA, Inc. is fully aware of our customer requirements for reliable, efficient, and quality contract support services. We have both the technical expertise to provide the support services needed, and the management personnel and procedures to ensure quality performance of every contract. Our company’s technical, management, and policies demonstrate our understanding of the specific requirements of each contract and our innovative ideas about how to provide these services at a much higher level of accomplishment than is currently available to support . Our management procedures stress the ability of our corporate team to manage the services to the complete satisfaction of our customers.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Duluth, GA, US

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