Social Service Worker I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Service Worker I to join their team. This role focuses on providing critical support to families and individuals, ensuring their safety and well-being. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working collaboratively with various partners. If you are passionate about helping others and looking for a rewarding career, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Investigate allegations of abuse and neglect.
• Create case plans and make referrals to community resources.
• Work closely with community partners and provide emergency services.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Sociology

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

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

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Community Based Services

Location:

Location Varies, USA
Anderson, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Franklin, Grayson, Hardin, Henry, Larue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, Washington, and Woodford depending on availability.
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description:

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. Flexible work schedules and shift premiums are available.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Investigate allegations of child and adult abuse, neglect, and/or dependency and exploitation.
• Recruit, train and approve individuals and families as foster/adoptive homes.
• Meet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child and adult neglect and/or abuse.
• Gather additional information from interested parties such as school and medical staff.
• Complete detailed assessments based on investigative and ongoing case management work.
• Locate and secure appropriate placements for children when necessary.
• Create case plans for addressing and correcting issues with families and adults.
• Make referrals to outside community resources for well-being, safety, and permanency.
• Enter case information into the computer.
• Complete court reports and provide testimony during administrative and judicial hearings.
• Work closely with community partners such as law enforcement, school systems, and shelters.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with adults, children, and families.
• Experience working collaboratively with team members and community partners.
• 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 with DCBS.

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: 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.

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 a 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 9 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact MARIAN BROOKS at [e-mail] or 502-921-5968.