Family Services Specialist

Sdsoybean; Winner (SD); In loco; USD 37.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

The Department of Social Services, Division of Child Protection Services, seeks a full-time social services worker in Winner or Mission, SD. The role entails assessing safety, providing intervention, and securing stability for children and families, including court testimony and foster/adoptive placements.

A bachelor's in a human service field or relevant experience is preferred. Salary is $27.00 per hour, plus a $1.50 geographical differential; flexibility with hours and travel may be required.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in human services preferred or relevant experience considered.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in diverse family situations and handle stress.

Mansioni

• Assess safety and provide intervention for families with child maltreatment concerns.
• Coordinate with court system and testify as needed.
• Identify foster/adoptive resources and monitor placements.
• Respond to emergencies and perform crisis management.

Conoscenze

Active listening

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Critical thinking

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in human services

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Winner, SD or Mission, SD | Social Services | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

27.00 - 27.00 US per hour

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before October 30, 2026

Job ID: 38111
Agency: Department of Social Services / Child Protection Services
Location:Winner or Mission, SDSalary:$27.00 Hourly, depending on qualifications + $1.50 Geographical Differential
Pay Grade:I
Closing Date: 10.30.2026

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on DSS, please visit https://dss.sd.gov .

The Division of Child Protection Services impacts children and families' lives every day by assessing safety, providing intervention, and securing stability for children. If you are committed to helping children and families; have excellent customer service, communication, and problem solving skills; and are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children and families, this may be an opportunity for you to make a difference in a child's life.

This position is responsible for completing assessments with families from diverse economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds alleged to have maltreated their children including analysis of danger threats to children; providing intervention services with families after a determination has occurred that conditions in the home threaten child safety; providing ongoing safety management through out of home placement of child or an in home safety plan when children remain in the home; working with the court system including testifying when children are placed in the custody of the state; finding foster and adoptive homes for children; recommending placements; monitoring children placed in out of home care; case planning; assessing needs of resource families and providing support services; identifying and locating relatives for possible placement resources for children placed in out of home care; responding to emergencies regarding reports of alleged child abuse and/or neglect on a 24 hour basis.

Duties are performed in a variety of settings ranging from departmental offices to client homes to courtrooms. An applicant may encounter high-level stress and emotional situations, strong differences of opinion, and exposure to physical danger and contagious diseases. This position works with families who have been traumatized by sexual abuse, neglect, physical abuse, and/or emotional maltreatment. This position requires lifting up to 30 pounds in a safe manner. Applicants may be required to work a flexible schedule which may include evening, night, holiday, and weekend hours. Crisis or case situations can occur at any time which may require evening and weekend responses. Considerable field travel may be required to include overnight travel. This position requires a valid driver's license.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A bachelor's degree in a human service related field is preferred or relevant experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of:

• establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy, and tact when interacting with others;
• actively listen, elicit needed information and communicate information effectively andaccurately, both orally and in writing;
• utilize computerized data and technology systems;
• prepare clear and concise documentation, reports, and correspondence that reflect relevantfacts;
• utilize time management skills and prioritization of multiple demands in a fast paced environment;
• assume initiative with minimal supervision while utilizing critical thinking skills.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

• The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits.
• This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

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