Lead Child Welfare Social Worker & Mentor

IdahoPTV; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Vacation accrual

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Training opportunities

Travel required

Job summary

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare in Twin Falls seeks a licensed Social Worker 3 to lead the child welfare safety team. The role involves assessing child safety in homes, mentoring staff, and guiding complex cases, with supervision duties in the absence of the assigned supervisor.

Open to those who meet Idaho licensure requirements; travel is required and the position is open until filled. Competitive benefits and a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Social Worker in Idaho (Idaho Code 54-3201 et.seq).
• Valid driver's license; must be 21+ and eligible to drive a state vehicle.
• One of the following qualifications (1-7) in child welfare experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker in a social service unit and mentor staff and students.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of child safety in family homes.
• Provide training and mentoring to staff and guidance on complex cases.

Skills

Social work

Case management

Assessment

Mentoring

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare in Twin Falls seeks a licensed Social Worker 3 to lead the child welfare safety team. The role involves assessing child safety in homes, mentoring staff, and guiding complex cases, with supervision duties in the absence of the assigned supervisor.

Open to those who meet Idaho licensure requirements; travel is required and the position is open until filled. Competitive benefits and a drug-free workplace.