Senior Social Service Worker II – Juvenile Justice

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Paducah is seeking a Social Service Worker II to join the Department of Juvenile Justice. The position offers a salary of $61,095.36 annually, full-time status with overtime eligibility, and a 37.5-hour work week.

The role includes providing professional counseling to juveniles, assisting in treatment planning, conducting team planning sessions, and supporting placement, discharge, and community reintegration efforts.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in social work or a related field is required.
• Substitution options allow a bachelor's degree with experience or specific certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional counseling services to juveniles in various settings.
• Assists in development of the individual treatment plan.
• Conducts treatment team planning sessions.
• Participates in placement and discharge of juveniles.
• Writes progress notes and related reports.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Education

Master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field

Bachelor's degree plus one year of professional social work experience OR Bachelor's degree in social work with Public Child Welfare Worker Certification Program

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Paducah is seeking a Social Service Worker II to join the Department of Juvenile Justice. The position offers a salary of $61,095.36 annually, full-time status with overtime eligibility, and a 37.5-hour work week.

The role includes providing professional counseling to juveniles, assisting in treatment planning, conducting team planning sessions, and supporting placement, discharge, and community reintegration efforts.