Social Service Worker I — Case Management

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hodgenville (KY); In loco; USD 58.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department for Community Based Services in Hodgenville, KY, is seeking a Social Service Worker I to help families achieve safety and self-sufficiency. This full-time executive branch position offers overtime eligibility and a structured career path within CHFS.

The role involves investigations, assessments, case planning, referrals, and collaboration with schools, law enforcement, and healthcare partners to support vulnerable children and adults.

Competenze

• Education: 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.

Mansioni

• Investigate allegations of child and adult abuse, neglect, and/or dependency and exploitation.
• Meet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child and adult 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 investigative and ongoing case management work.
• Work with families and adults to create case plans for addressing and correcting issues.
• Make referrals to outside community resources to assist the family, adults, and children with meeting identified needs for well-being, safety, and permanency.
• Enter case information into the computer.
• Complete court reports and provides testimony during administrative and judicial hearings.
• Work closely with community partners such as law enforcement, school systems, counselors, and shelters
• Other duties as assigned

Conoscenze

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Time management

Driver's license

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in social work

Descrizione del lavoro

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department for Community Based Services in Hodgenville, KY, is seeking a Social Service Worker I to help families achieve safety and self-sufficiency. This full-time executive branch position offers overtime eligibility and a structured career path within CHFS.

The role involves investigations, assessments, case planning, referrals, and collaboration with schools, law enforcement, and healthcare partners to support vulnerable children and adults.