Social Service Clinician I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Columbia (KY); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 67 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Juvenile Justice in Columbia, KY, seeks a Social Service Clinician I. Salary $61,215.36 annually; full-time executive branch position supporting youth in DJJ facilities. Requires a Master’s in social work or related field and one year of professional social work experience, plus a valid driver’s license within one month of hire.

Travel may be required. Responsibilities include intensive social work assessments, individual/group/family counseling, treatment

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.
• One year of professional social work experience.
• A bachelor's degree supplemented by three years of professional social work experience will substitute for the primary education and experience requirements.
• If employed, must furnish a valid driver's license within one month of employment and maintain licenses/certifications as required.

Responsabilités

• Provides intensive social work services through assessment of client needs and provision of social services to complex cases.
• Provides intensive individual, group, and family counseling services to juveniles with complex issues in DJJ facilities.
• Reviews background and evaluation materials to develop treatment plans and coordinates group counseling sessions and learning experiences.
• Maintains current and confidential case records and prepares summaries for treatment team meetings.
• Coordinates with community staff in ongoing treatment efforts for juveniles discharged from the facility.
• Mentors with new counselors to ensure effective and proper counseling techniques.
• Travel may be required; may be required to restrain out-of-control juveniles.

Connaissances

Professional social work experience

Formation

Master's degree in social work / related field

Description du poste

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Job Reference

2605306

Position Title

Social Service Clinician I

Pay Grade

15

Salary

$61,215.36 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

401 Appleby Drive
Columbia, KY 42728 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of theCommonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunitiesfor sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip themfor re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriateplacement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changingservices resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.

For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice please visit: https://djj.ky.gov/

This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrateleadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged throughtraining and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides intensive social work services through the assessment of client needs and the provision of social services to complex cases.
• Provides intensive individual, group, and family counseling services to juveniles with complex issues in DJJ facilities.
• Reviews background and evaluation materials to develop treatment plans and coordinates group counseling sessions and learning experiences.
• Reviews individual case records, prepares summaries for treatment team meetings and maintains current and confidential case records.
• Coordinates with community staff in ongoing treatment efforts for juveniles discharged from the facility.
• Mentors with new counselors to ensure effective and proper counseling techniques.
• Travel may be required.
• May be required to restrain out-of-control juveniles.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: A master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of professional social work experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree supplemented by three years of professional social work experience will substitute for the primary education and experience requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): If employed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice, an employee in this job classification must furnish to the appointing authority within one month of employment, documentation that he/she possesses a valid driver's license. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Performs job duties in an office/facility setting and visits clients and/or families at their residence. Provides emergency services on 24-hour basis, including accepting referrals and completing investigations at any hour without prior warning. As a result of enforced intervention, the worker runs the risk of physical harm.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact James Briggs at [e-mail] or 270-384-7528.

Equal Opportunity Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D