Social Service Worker I (Part-Time)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Harlan (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Service Worker I to join their team. This part-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to help families achieve self-sufficiency and stability. You will play a crucial role in investigating child welfare cases, collaborating with community partners, and providing essential support to vulnerable families. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork, ensuring that children are safe and families receive the assistance they need. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in your community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Holidays

Compensatory Leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.
• Experience working with families and children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate allegations of child abuse and neglect.
• Meet with families to assess reports of neglect.
• Create case plans to address family issues.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

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 | PART TIME (LESS THAN 100HR/MONTH) | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A

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

Location

103 S. 2nd Street
Harlan, KY 40831 USA

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

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

DCBS seeks a Part Time (works less than 100 hrs per month) Social Service Worker I who is driven to succeed inhelping people and advance family self-sufficiency. With professionalism and integrity, our agency offersservices to families to ensure safe, stable homes for the children of the Commonwealth. The Social ServiceWorker I is a skilled team member, providing a vital link between the children, families and local communitypartners. The employee is expected to perform at the highest quality to ensure services to the vulnerablecitizens. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, self-discipline and 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 flexible work schedules, paidholidays, and compensatory leave.

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 to make a positive difference in yourcommunity, we would love to review your application for a Social Service Worker I with DCBS.

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

CHFS also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information toconfirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offerand 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 orhttps://www.e-verify.gov/

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.

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 Kim Spurlock at [e-mail] or 606-573-4620.