Social Service Clinician I

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Social Service Clinician I in Hopkinsville to provide intensive social work services and counseling to juveniles in DJJ facilities. The role offers a challenging environment with growth opportunities within the Justice & Public Safety sector.

The position requires a master's degree in social work (or related field) and at least one year of professional social work experience, with mandatory trainings and potential travel.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.
• Experience: 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weeks on the job training, four weeks (Monday – Friday) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department.
• Required to successfully complete required Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray exposure training. As a condition of employment, employees will be subject to either direct or indirect exposure to OC spray, based on position and job responsibilities.
• Required to complete a required physical examination and receive medical clearance prior to participating in Handle with Care Self-Protection training and certification, which provides self-protection intervention strategies for safely working within a Group Home setting. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee’s health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department.

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Social Service Clinician I

Pay Grade 15

Salary

$61,095.36 Annually

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

4001 Fort Campbell Boulevard

Hopkinsville, KY 42240 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for 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, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services 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, demonstrate leadership 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 through training and mentoring opportunities.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

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.
• Required to successfully complete the Department of Juvenile Justice Training Academy; which entails two weeks on the job training, four weeks (Monday – Friday) at the academy training location (Louisville, Kentucky). Overnight lodging and travel is required for the ACT and provided by the department
• Required to successfully complete required Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray exposure training. As a condition of employment, employees will be subject to either direct or indirect exposure to OC spray, based on position and job responsibilities.
• Required to complete a required physical examination and receive medical clearance prior to participating in Handle with Care Self-Protection training and certification, which provides self-protection intervention strategies for safely working within a Group Home setting. The cost of the physical examination will be billed through the employee’s health insurance; however, any applicable co-pays will be reimbursed by the department.

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 and 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D