Senior Social Services Specialist (IV)

State of Missouri; Macon (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri’s Department of Social Services – Children’s Division seeks a versatile Worker IV to join our team in Circuit 41- Macon or Shelby County. You will handle diverse protective services cases, participate in on-call supervisor rotations, and mentor newer staff to deliver family preservation and reunification services.

You will engage in coaching, case consultations, and leadership activities to strengthen service delivery and ensure high-quality support for at-risk children and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with nine+ years' experience in protective services.
• Or 1+ years as Social Services Specialist III / Supervisor / Senior in MO PCS.
• Or a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field; substitutions allowed.

Responsibilities

• Perform case consults and mentor staff in difficult cases.
• Assist with on-call supervisor rotation and worker rotations.
• Lead coaching and guidance for staff handling challenging cases.
• Support staff development within the office.

Skills

Protective services experience

Case management

Mentoring staff

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (Social Work or related field)

Job description

Job Location: The position is based in Circuit 41- Macon or Shelby County.

A person in this role must be able to work in whatever program area has a need and be able to carry more difficult cases. This position will assist with on call supervisor rotation as well as worker rotations. Must be able to do case consults, mentor new staff or assist staff that might need extra attention/support.

Individuals selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services – Children’s Division cares for at-risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!

• This position can be based in any program line and will be looked at as general Worker IV Position in the office.
• This position with also managehigh profile and/or challenging cases.
• This position will serve in a leadership position within the office and the leadership team and continue to be on-call or back-up, whichever is most needed,
• This position may provide coaching and guidance to staff working the most challenging cases in all program areas, and support to other Children Service Workers.
• This position would also take on the role of assisting staff development at all levels, at the direction of leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and Nine or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

OR

• One or more years of experience as a Social Services Specialist (III), Social Services Unit Supervisor or Senior Social Services Specialist with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.

OR

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably a degree in Social Work or comparable human services field (Substitutions allowed);and,

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to travel throughout the State of Missouri as needed
• Availability to be in the “on call” rotation one weekend a month.
• The operator of a motor vehicle is an essential function of this classification.Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties upon the date of hire and throughout employment.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

• defined pension plan
• generous amounts of leave and holiday time
• eligibility for health insurance coverage

The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.