Social Service Worker I
6 days ago
The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is seeking a skilled Social Service Worker I to join our team. As a Social Service Worker I, you will play a vital role in providing services and programs to enhance the self-sufficiency of families, improve safety and permanency for children and vulnerable adults, and engage families and community partners in a collaborative decision-making process.
Responsibilities may include investigating allegations of child and adult abuse, neglect, and/or dependency and exploitation, recruiting, training, and approving individuals and families as foster/adoptive homes, and working with families and adults to create case plans for addressing and correcting issues. You will also be responsible for making referrals to outside community resources to assist the family, adults, and children with meeting identified needs for well-being, safety, and permanency.
As a Social Service Worker I, you will work closely with community partners such as law enforcement, school systems, counselors, shelters, and other organizations to provide emergency services on a 24-hour basis. You will also be responsible for completing detailed assessments based on investigative and ongoing case management work, locating and securing appropriate placements for children when necessary, and entering case information into the computer.
The ideal candidate should have experience working with adults, children, and families, as well as experience working collaboratively with team members and community partners. You should also have strong verbal and written communication skills, good time management and organizational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
Requirements
Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.
Experience, Training, or Skills: None.
Special Requirements: If employed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice, an employee in this job classification must furnish to the appointing authority within one month of employment, documentation that he/she possesses a valid driver's license. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Working Conditions
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months, except as provided in KRS. Performs job duties in an office/facility or residential program setting and visits clients and/or families at their residence. Provides emergency services on a 24-hour basis, including accepting referrals and completing investigations at any hour without prior warning. As a result of enforced intervention, the worker runs the risk of physical harm.
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