Youth Service Worker (Statewide)

WV Department of Human Services; West Virginia; In loco; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

WV Department of Human Services is seeking a Youth Service Worker to assess cases and provide social services for West Virginia youth and families. Travel and on-call hours may be required, with an in-house training program provided.

Responsibilities include preparing social assessments, coordinating with professionals across child welfare and education, developing case plans, and assisting clients in achieving habilitation and educational goals. A valid driver's license is required.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain detailed case records and documentation.

Mansioni

• Prepare social assessments.
• Interact with a variety of professionals in social work, mental health, developmental disabilities, education, juvenile delinquency, and counseling to assess client needs.
• Develop client case plans to accomplish habilitation and rehabilitation and to provide social services to attain goals.
• Work within the court system for juvenile delinquency and status offenses by preparing social assessments.
• Locate services for clients, including out-of-home care such as foster care or residential treatment.
• Counsel clients and families in achieving the goals of case plans.
• Counsel clients to correct delinquent behavior; monitor progress under the court's supervision.
• Speak before educational and community organizations about available services and develop community resources.
• Write reports on case findings and summaries of client social and financial circumstances.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Make a difference in the lives of West Virginia's youth-become a Youth Service Worker and help build stronger families and brighter futures!

Youth Service Workers manage and assess cases involving family preservation when youth are exhibiting mental, emotional, or behavioral concerns that place themselves and others at risk. This position is critical to the health and well-being of West Virginia's youth population. Upon completing an in-house training program, these positions involve performing complex social casework that spans multiple programmatic areas, including child protective services, foster care, and legal guardianship. Due to the needs of this position, travel is required and may include being on-call during non-traditional hours. Ongoing training is provided, as is access to support services for the worker. This position is eligible for overtime pay.

Applicants must possess a valid WV driver's license and reliable transportation. Applicants also must have strong communication skills, both oral and written, and maintain detailed case records and extensive documentation. Overtime hours and frequent travel may be required. Successful completion of a background check is required for employment.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare social assessments.
• Interact with a variety of professionals in the area of social work, mental health, developmental disabilities, education, juvenile delinquency, and counseling to assess client's needs to provide appropriate services.
• Develop client case plans to accomplish habilitation and rehabilitation of the client and to provide social services to assist in attaining social, educational and vocational goals.
• Work within the court system for juvenile delinquency and status offense by preparing social assessments.
• Locate services for clients, which may include out-of-home care, such as foster care, emergency shelter, residential mental health treatment or transitional living.
• Counsel clients and families in achieving the goals of case plans.
• Counsel clients to correct delinquent and socially unacceptable behavior; prepare case plans, monitor the progress of clients, including those under the court's supervision.
• Speak before educational and community organizations and groups regarding services available and develop community resources.
• Write reports on case findings and summaries of client social and financial circumstances.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Licensure/Certifications: None.

Experience: None.

Special Requirements: Valid driver's license. Accessibility to a phone.