Social Services Assistant - Family & Child Welfare (MO)

State-of-Missour; Sikeston (MO); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State of Missouri – Department of Social Services, Children’s Division, Sikeston, MO is hiring a Social Services Assistant. The role supports visits, case management, and family services for at-risk children and families.

The position offers opportunities to work with families, complete documentation, and coordinate services. A valid driver's license is required with a HS diploma; higher education or substitutions noted for II level. Benefits and pension provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent; and two or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services.
• An Associate’s Degree (Substitutions allowed) and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• 30 credit hours are equivalent to 1 year of experience; substitutions may apply and professional experience must be substantial.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant

Responsabilités

• Arrange, transport, and supervise visits between children placed in out of home care, their parents and siblings to promote and enhance the parent/child relationship.
• Maintain case file, correspondence and client confidential information in paper and electronic form.
• Write monthly reports of activities with clients, collateral contacts, client contact observations, client progress and functioning.
• Assist with gathering information and documentation to support case managers in completing home visits and other required activities.
• Notify caseworker in the event of crisis, safety concerns, negative change in behavior or other observations.
• Provide paraprofessional services coaching clients to foster a positive family unit aligned with case goals.
• Offer instruction and guidance to parents on child development and child rearing techniques.
• Assist with activities of daily living including goal setting and planning to manage a home and life skills.
• Provide support in developing parenting skills, stress management, crisis management, and safety networks for child/family welfare.
• Provide education for parents on how to access community resources.
• Conduct follow up contacts as directed.

Connaissances

Travel flexibility

Formation

High School Diploma or High School Equivalent

Associate’s Degree (Substitutions allowed)

Description du poste

State of Missouri – Department of Social Services, Children’s Division, Sikeston, MO is hiring a Social Services Assistant. The role supports visits, case management, and family services for at-risk children and families.

The position offers opportunities to work with families, complete documentation, and coordinate services. A valid driver's license is required with a HS diploma; higher education or substitutions noted for II level. Benefits and pension provided.