Detention worker vs child welfare specialist

Differences between detention worker and child welfare specialist duties and responsibilities

Detention worker example responsibilities.

• Lead support groups with an emphasis on recovery and strength base techniques, DBT, CBT, self-care and coping skills.
• Recognize risk factors quickly, collaborate with interdisciplinary team, nurture positive relationships with patients through consistency and modeling healthy boundaries.
• Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.

Child welfare specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage TANF program, in turn this help clients develop skills to enter the workforce.
• Provide comprehensive case management to DCFS clients and their families to achieve case goals as outlined in the client service plan.
• Manage a caseload TANF clients, assess clients eligibility to receive benefits, assist with placement of clients in various programs.
• Complete behavior, mood and communication sections assign to social services on the MDS.
• Advocate for the rights of incapacitate adults who are the alleged victims in APS referrals.
• Assist clients in resolving conflicts with DHS workers or service providers while maintaining professionalism in an emotionally charge climate.
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