Lead Social Services Worker: High-Risk Child Safety

State of Wyoming; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Job summary

State of Wyoming's Department of Family Services is seeking a Social Services Lead Worker to manage high and very high-risk family caseloads, focusing on building family capacity to care for children safely at home. The role includes coaching new staff, conducting safety and risk assessments, and developing safety and case plans with families and professionals.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 2-3 years in child welfare, with a strong emphasis on crisis intervention, collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2-3 years of progressive work experience in child protection.
• Ability to assess risk and safety at a high level and communicate conclusions clearly.
• Experience working with diverse populations in high-stress situations and in crisis mediation.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentorship, especially coaching new workers.

Responsibilities

• Administer social services and juvenile programs.
• Manage statewide or agency-wide social services programs.
• Develop plans, coordinate activities with providers and other entities.
• Monitor operations and recommend improvements.
• Provide training and supervision to staff; oversee risk and safety assessments.
• Lead high- and very-high-risk case consultations and investigations.
• Support families with referrals and coordination of services.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Risk Assessment

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

State of Wyoming's Department of Family Services is seeking a Social Services Lead Worker to manage high and very high-risk family caseloads, focusing on building family capacity to care for children safely at home. The role includes coaching new staff, conducting safety and risk assessments, and developing safety and case plans with families and professionals.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 2-3 years in child welfare, with a strong emphasis on crisis intervention, collaboration