Social Service Worker I

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Covington (KY)

On-site

USD 55,541 - 62,928

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Paid sick and vacation leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Social Service Worker I to enhance self-sufficiency in families and improve safety for children. This entry-level position involves investigating child welfare cases, collaborating with community partners, and creating supportive case plans. Ideal candidates will possess solid communication skills and a dedication to helping others.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
Experience working with families and/or children preferred.

Responsibilities

Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, and/or dependency.
Meet with family members to assess reports of neglect and/or abuse.
Complete detailed assessments based on home visits.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good time management

Organizational skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Willingness to work as part of a team

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or related field

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Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range

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Base pay range

$55,541.52/yr - $62,928.48/yr

Description

The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agency that provides services and programs to enhance the self-sufficiency of families; improves safety and permanency for children and vulnerable adults; and engages families and community partners in a collaborative decision-making process.

DCBS seeks a Social Service Worker I who is driven to succeed in helping people and advance family self-sufficiency. With professionalism and integrity, our agency offers services to individuals and families to ensure safe, stable homes for the children of the Commonwealth. The Social Service Worker I is a skilled team member, providing a vital link between the children, families, adults, and local community partners. The employee is expected to perform at the highest quality to ensure services to vulnerable citizens. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, self-discipline, and the ability to work overtime.

For more information on the Department for Community Based Services, please visit our website at:

https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/Pages/default.aspx

Career growth is encouraged through training and mentoring. Benefits include health and life insurance, flexible work schedules, paid sick and vacation leave, and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, and/or dependency
Meet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child neglect and/or abuse.
Meet with other interested parties such as school and medical staff in order to gather additional information.
Complete detailed assessments based on the facts obtained during home visits and meetings with interested parties
Work with families to create a case plan for addressing and correcting issues within the household
Make referrals to outside community resources to assist the family in overcoming identified barriers and to keep children safe in a permanent home and promote their wellbeing
Enter case information into the computer
Complete court reports as needed
Provide testimony during administrative and judicial hearings
Work closely with community partners such as law enforcement, school systems, counselors, and shelters

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Experience working with families and/or children.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Good time management and organizational skills.
The ability to work well under pressure.
A willingness to work as part of a team.

If you are interested in a challenging, yet rewarding opportunity, we would love to review your application for a Social Service Worker I.

The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutory definition of front-line staff. Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062 and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shall submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

CHFS also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

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 or residential program 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.

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