Social Worker Sr. - PAGE Program (Division of Youth Services)

Kentucky AG; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the PAGE Program in the Division of Youth Services in Lexington, KY. The role focuses on advanced case management and social services for at-risk youth within the Family Court and community, aiming to improve life stability and self-sufficiency.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Social Work, two years of related experience, and a Kentucky Social Work License.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work
• Two years of related experience
• Valid Social Work License from the Kentucky Board of Social Work
• First Aid and CPR/AED Certification must be obtained within first six months

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced case management, crisis intervention, and social services to assist with educational support and problem resolution
• Leads parent education classes
• Conducts initial and ongoing assessments to create and monitor individualized service plans
• Provides and coordinates required services and makes referrals as needed
• Maintains accurate case notes and documentation; writes reports
• Builds relationships with community partners and service providers
• Attends treatment team meetings, court hearings, and other meetings as needed
• Transports clients to meetings and appointments as needed
• Supervises social work or multi-disciplinary student interns
• Performs related duties as assigned

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Interagency coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

Social Worker Sr. - PAGE Program (Division of Youth Services)

The minimum salary is $51,480.00 annually

Pay Grade 518

Filing Deadline Date: The deadline to apply is Monday, October 12, 2026

The purpose of this position is to provide advanced, ongoing case management and social services to at‑risk youth, within the Family Court and Fayette County community, to improve life and increase self‑sufficiency and stability. This position works within the Parent and Guardian Empowerment (PAGE).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in social work
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Valid Social Work License from the Kentucky Board of Social Work

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides advanced case management, crisis intervention, and social services to assist with educational support, and problem resolution
• Position will lead parent education classes
• Conducts initial and ongoing clients’ assessments to create, monitor, review and update individualized service plans
• Provides and coordinates the provision of required services for the client and makes referrals as needed
• Enters and maintains accurate and up to date case notes and data; provides needed documentation, write reports, and performs other administrative tasks as needed
• Creates, contacts, and maintains relationships with community partners, agencies, and service providers
• Coordinates and/or attends treatment team meetings, court hearings, and other various internal and external meetings, as needed
• Transports client(s) to essential meetings and appointments, as needed
• Provides supervision of social work or multi‑disciplinary student interns, as assigned
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Valid driver’s license
• Valid Social Work License from the Kentucky Board of Social Work
• First Aid and CPR/AED Certification must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• May be required to work evening hours and/or weekends as assigned
• All positions require drug testing, background check, Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) check, and State and National sex offender registry checks before employment and may require a post‑job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21‑14(b), 22‑13 and 23‑16.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington‑Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits

Paid and unpaid time off benefits:lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits

Direct depo sit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e‑mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources

200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: [phone]
Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: [e-mail]