Community Social Services Case Worker I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Grayson (KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department for Community Based Services, is seeking a Social Service Worker I to investigate child welfare concerns, assess family needs, and connect families with community resources. This full-time, executive branch position may require overtime and involves working with schools, law enforcement, and service partners to promote safe and stable homes.

Qualified applicants have a bachelor's degree in social work or related field and experience with families or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field.
• Experience working with families and/or children.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, and/or dependency
• Meet with family members to determine merits of a report of child neglect and/or abuse
• Meet with other interested parties such as school and medical staff in order to gather additional information
• Complete detailed assessments based on the facts obtained during home visits and meetings with interested parties
• Work with families to create a case plan for addressing and correcting issues within the household
• Make referrals to outside community resources to assist the family in overcoming identified barriers and to keep children safe in a permanent home and promote their wellbeing
• Enter case information into the computer
• Complete court reports as needed
• Provide testimony during administrative and judicial hearings
• Work closely with community partners such as law enforcement, school systems, counselors, and shelters

Skills

Experience with families/children

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Working under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department for Community Based Services, is seeking a Social Service Worker I to investigate child welfare concerns, assess family needs, and connect families with community resources. This full-time, executive branch position may require overtime and involves working with schools, law enforcement, and service partners to promote safe and stable homes.

Qualified applicants have a bachelor's degree in social work or related field and experience with families or