Social Services Specialist

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Highway (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

650 Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States is seeking a Social Services Specialist to provide social services to individuals and families in various settings, including communities, facilities, or institutions.

This full-time position requires a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree with experience in professional social work; travel may be required; the role involves assessments, counseling, and coordinating treatments with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of professional social work experience.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Knowledge of current social and economic problems.

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload and provides services for individuals and families.
• Evaluates needs and assists families to function more effectively.
• Counsels clients and arranges for needed treatment or services.
• Interprets data to determine eligibility for programs.

Skills

Social work principles

Casework methods

Interviewing techniques

Community resources knowledge

Psychiatric terminology

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree with 1 year professional social work experience

Job description

Job Posting Title Social Services Specialist Agency 650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Supervisory Organization Clinton Veterans Home Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $20.19/USD Hourly Clinton Veterans Home

Job Description

Basic Purpose Positions in this family are assigned responsibility for providing social services to children and adults in communities, facilities, institutions or hospitals.

Typical Functions

Manages a caseload and provides services for individuals and their families. Evaluates the needs of individuals and families; assists the family as a unit to function more adequately; counsels clients and arranges for needed treatment or services. Participates on a psychiatric team to gather social data, counsels individuals under the direction of a psychiatrist, psychologist or other social services specialist. Assesses the needs of individuals and determines eligibility for specific programs; interviews clients, both in an office setting and on home visits, completes necessary case documents and compiles data to determine eligibility. Develops and plans casework services and treatment for individuals with specialized problems in development, retardation, maladjustment or dependency. Develops and implements specialized treatment programs within the community; utilizes community resources; initiates projects with foster or adoptive parents. Investigates selected food stamp cases, conducts interviews and obtains information to determine food stamp violations or food stamp fraud. Participates in staff conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings for the purpose of determining overall treatment. Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of social work principles and practices; of casework principles and methods; of current social and economic problems; of the principles of family economics and budgeting; of human relations; of community, state and national health and welfare resources; of psychological terminology; of the principles of interviewing; of social assistance requirements; of therapeutic treatment; and of psychiatric and medical terminology. Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position Ability is required to deal effectively and courteously with people; to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations; to present ideas and facts effectively and accurately; to consult with staff and agencies; and to effectively treat social and emotional problems.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree; or a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in professional social work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of experience in professional social work for each year of the bachelor’s degree.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position. Upon appointment, incumbents designated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services shall complete certification in one of the following required Departmental sponsored training in case management: Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Adult; Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Child, Adolescent and Family; or Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Dual Certification. Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Industries: Government Administration Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment.