Social Services Aide 2026-02385

State of Wyoming; Douglas (WY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and leave

Retirement plan (Pension and 457B)

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The State of Wyoming's Department of Family Services seeks a Social Services support worker to assist professional social services staff with case activities, documentation, coordination, and client services. The role includes transporting clients, setting visitation schedules, supervising parental visits, and conducting parenting classes.

The position requires a high school diploma, 0–2 years (or 1–3 years via substitution) in social services, and a valid driver’s license; background checks

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma.
• Experience: 0–2 years (progressive work in Social Services) or substitution with 1–3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Transports clients to appointments, visitations, treatment centers, and foster care facilities.
• Set up visitation schedules and supervise parental visits.
• Conduct parenting classes and provide client services.
• Document all contacts and case activities; maintain WYOSAFE data accuracy.
• Obtain medical records and arrange medical appointments per policy.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Provides day-to-day case management support to professional social services workers and public social services agency staff, including assisting with case activities, documentation, coordination, and client services.

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! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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Human Resource Contact: Judie Petersen / [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Transports clients to appointments, visitations, treatment centers, and foster care facilities.
• Set 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.
• Obtains medical records from healthcare providers and arranges medical appointments in compliance with established policy.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

**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 & ExperienceSubstitution:

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.

Class Specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Human Resource Contact: Judie Petersen / [e-mail]