Social Case Worker: Public Welfare & Child Services

RI Council 94; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RI Council 94 in Kentucky is seeking a Social Case Worker to join the civil service examination program. The role involves performing social case work across public assistance, child welfare, and health or correctional programs, and collaborating with a diagnostic or therapeutic team.

Responsibilities include determining eligibility for old age assistance and other public programs, assisting families with resources, arranging medical and educational services, and coordinating with family courts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, social work, child development, or vocational guidance.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Ability to apply social case work practices and collaborate with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Determine initial and continuing eligibility for public assistance programs.
• Assist families in securing economic aid, medical and educational services.
• Coordinate with hospitals, schools, and public/voluntary agencies for client care.
• Provide protective services for neglected, abused, or exploited children when needed.

Skills

Social case work principles

Empathy and interpersonal skills

Community resources knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Child Development or Vocational Guidance

Job description

RI Council 94 in Kentucky is seeking a Social Case Worker to join the civil service examination program. The role involves performing social case work across public assistance, child welfare, and health or correctional programs, and collaborating with a diagnostic or therapeutic team.

Responsibilities include determining eligibility for old age assistance and other public programs, assisting families with resources, arranging medical and educational services, and coordinating with family courts