Social Worker II

Kentucky Department for Public Health; Jessamine (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky Department for Public Health, Jessamine County Health Department, is seeking a licensed social worker to provide professional social work services through the HANDS program, assess client needs, and deliver social services in home, clinic, or community settings.

The role includes outreach to community partners, representing the department at events, maintaining caseloads, documenting work promptly, coordinating referrals, and participating in team meetings and trainings; occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Social Work.
• One year of professional social work experience including patient assessment and case management.
• Must be a licensed social worker in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Provide HANDS social work services and document within required timeframes.
• Conduct outreach to community partners and represent the department.
• Perform home visits and family engagement activities.
• Complete required forms and participate in team meetings.
• Avail up to two evenings per week and occasional weekends for outreach.

Skills

Social work

Community outreach

Family engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

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Pay Grade:

Grade 17

Salary:

$20.30 - $25.24 Hourly

Time Type:

Full time

Health Department:

Jessamine County Health Department

Summary:

Provides professional social work services through the assessment of client needs and the provision of social services on complex cases; and act as a resource person/trainer for other staff, volunteers and may serve as a lead person for other social work staff and related staff.
If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Carla Stinnett at [e-mail].

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS

ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION.

• Provides professional social work services under the general direction of the HANDS (Health Access Nurturing Development Services) program manager. This role will conduct outreach to new community partners and maintain relationships with those that are established; represent the department at outreach events, meetings, and conferences as needed; provide Family Engagement and Resource Visits with families (prenatal and soon after birth) in home or in clinic to determine if HANDS is a benefit to families and provide other community resources as needed; and complete documentation accurately and within HANDS allotted time frames. This position will also maintain a part-time caseload providing ongoing home visits; contacting families within two day of receiving the assignment; conduct visits in accordance with the guidelines of the program; submitting documentation within two days; develop, implement, and track goals with families; make appropriate referrals as needed; complete required forms and documentation; plan and assist with group activities and events; complete required trainings; and participate in team and agency meetings. This position will require up to two evenings a week for visits and occasional weekends for outreach events.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Social Work.

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year experience in professional social work that includes patient assessment and case management.

SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a licensed social worker in Kentucky.

POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• (None)

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work typically is spent in a home, clinic or community setting.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED

03-20-1995

DATE OF LAST REVISION

10-03-2022

THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D