Social services analyst vs child welfare specialist

Differences between social services analyst and child welfare specialist duties and responsibilities

Social services analyst example responsibilities.

• Create and complete appeals process.
• Train new employees on DCFS regulations and program standards for all federally-fund programs
• Assist with and represent the agency on clients' appeals and appeal hearings.
• Issue subpoenas for family court appearances, attend court hearings and testify when need.
• Attend court to interview parties, collect payments, issue subpoenas and provide witness testimony.
• Locate defects in applications that affect a variety of programs under the DCFS business umbrella.
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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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