Social Services Specialist — Meaningful Community Impact

State of Wyoming; Newcastle (WY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans (Pension and 457B)

Flexible schedules

Work-life balance

Job summary

The Wyoming Department of Family Services is seeking a Social Worker in Newcastle to help connect families with essential services, promoting safety, stability, and self-sufficiency.

The role involves caseload management, collaboration with law enforcement and agencies, and developing treatment plans for youth and families. Comprehensive benefits accompany the position in a supportive Wyoming community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services).
• 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Aide.
• 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Aide.

Responsibilities

• Determines client needs for basic social services for children and adults.
• Carries a caseload and keeps all case file documentation current.
• Works collaboratively with law enforcement, other professionals, and agencies.
• Works directly with the institution or facility to develop and monitor a comprehensive treatment plan for youth in the community (home) and/or placement, including foster care and residential.
• Monitors, assesses, and addresses community service and restitution needs and maintains a schedule of restitution responsibilities.
• Provides group educational sessions in cognitive skills to help develop pro-social behaviors.
• Develops discharge plans with the facility, youth, and family prior to discharge from the facility.
• Prepares for and testifies in court, preliminary hearings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, family partnership meetings, and court hearings.
• Appears and represents high-risk juveniles during pre-adjudication hearings, periodic reviews, status hearings, and revocation arraignments.
• Interview clients, periodically reassess client needs, and refer clients to community resources or other agency personnel.
• Prepares assessments, designs case plans, evaluates the progress of participants, and makes and monitors appropriate placements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services)

Job description

The Wyoming Department of Family Services is seeking a Social Worker in Newcastle to help connect families with essential services, promoting safety, stability, and self-sufficiency.

The role involves caseload management, collaboration with law enforcement and agencies, and developing treatment plans for youth and families. Comprehensive benefits accompany the position in a supportive Wyoming community.