Group Procedures
Who is involved in the decision to bring a case to group for passing to In-Home Services?
Two tier decision-investigations/assessment worker and supervisor staff for appropriateness for pass to in-home. Sometimes it can be a three-tier or more decision, involving program manager and above.
What is the time frame for the joint home visit to be completed?
7 days
True or False – If parents do not want to engage in IHS services, SWs just document the diligent efforts and closes out the case.
False
What is the time frame for completing the family services agreement with the family?
Within 30 Days of case decision
This current Social Worker, was voted “funniest” in his junior high yearbook in 1999, and still remains the funniest person in the entire CHS building today
Zack
How long should team members plan for each case staffing?
20 minutes
True or False. The 7-day contacts should occur in the family home and include all members of the family.
True
In-Home SWs are allowed to transport children to and from visitations, medical appointments, and from school
False. Only if we have custody do we ever transport children unless we are also transporting the parent/legal guardian with the child.
The goal of the In-Home Family Services Agreement is to see ______ change.
Behavioral
Our current QA worker has a “Trauma Llama”? What is the Llama’s name?
Penny Mae
True or False: Completion of the 5010a can be done prior to group staffing but will be finalized as a team during group discussion.
True
When can IHS Social Workers start coding to 215 Z services?
Once the 5010a is signed by the parent.
According to In-Home policy, what is the timeframe we provide services to families?
90 days to 180 days
The In- Home Family Services Agreement should be reviewed with the family at a minimum of every ____ days.
90
What is the name of DSS’s newest Deputy Director?
Jeffrey Brown
Who should attend group for case pass?
Investigations/assessments worker, in-home worker, and supervisor from each assigned unit. Other team members may attend as able.
True or False. The parent may not verbally agree to the 5010a if he/she refuses to sign the 5010a agreement.
False
What are important roles we do as an In-Home social worker?
The primary goal of opening an Ongoing Case for CPS In-Home Services is to support families to safely maintain their child(ren) in their own home by eliminating identified safety and threat concerns and reducing risk of future child maltreatment. This is achieved through engagement of the family, their support system, and other service providers.
True or false. The In-Home Family Services Agreement is to be reviewed by the SW, SWS and the family within 7 days of case closure.
False, 30 days
This current DSS Employee, was Homecoming Queen in 1993.
Cortina Hamilton
Who is responsible for completion of the 5027 when a case passes?
In-home worker
Where should you document your diligent efforts or rationale for the delay of the joint home visit contact when it does not occur within 7 days?
In the 215 narrative and 5010.
During the delivery of CPS IHS what are the three interventions/services provide?
•Child safety, reduction of threat factors, and protection
• Family preservation; and
• The prevention of further abuse or neglect.
True or False. The In-Home Family Services Agreement activities cannot be changed once developed with the family.
False. The IHFSA is a living document and can be changed/ updated throughout the case.
This current DSS Supervisor was a star track athlete, and competed in the hurdles
Nachelle Fenner