Social Services Aide-2026-02261

State of Wyoming; Rock Springs (WY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Wyoming seeks a dedicated worker to support social services staff in coordinating daily caseload activities. The role involves transporting clients, setting up visitation, supervising parental visits, conducting parenting classes, and providing in-home checks while documenting all interactions in the WYOSAFE system.

Experience ranges from 0–2 years in social services, with substitutions allowed for 1–3 years.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 0–2 years of progressive work experience in Social Services Programs, or 1–3 years with substitution.
• No certificates, licenses or registrations required.

Responsibilities

• Transports clients to appointments, visitations, treatment centers, and foster care facilities.
• Sets up visitation schedules.
• Supervises parental visits with children and monitors telephone calls.
• Conducts parenting classes.
• Gives testimony in court regarding observation of clients and families.
• Assists with file management, computer file entries, and case narratives; ensures data accuracy in WYOSAFE.
• Provides in-home checks and services.
• Monitors urinalysis, school grades, and attendance.
• Fully documents all contact with clients and children.
• Confers with the Social Services Worker regarding client progress and case plans.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position provides support to professional social services workers and public social services agency staff in the coordination and management of daily caseload activities.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Transports clients to appointments, visitations, treatment centers, and foster care facilities.
• Sets up visitation schedules.
• Supervises parental visits with children and monitors telephone calls.
• Conducts parenting classes.
• Gives testimony in court regarding observation of clients and families.
• Assists with file management, computer file entries, and case narratives; ensures that all data is accurate and up-to-date in the WYOSAFE system.
• Provides in-home checks and services.
• Monitors urinalysis, school grades, and attendance.
• Fully documents all contact with clients and children.
• Confers with the Social Services Worker regarding client progress and case plans.

Agency requires that the successful applicant possess a valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of parenting.
• Knowledge of policies regarding child protection and benefits.
• Knowledge of the community or institution to be served.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs)

OR

Education & Experience Substitution: 1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position takes place in an average work environment.

NOTES

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including taking fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

049-Department of Family Services - Social Services Division

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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