Social Service Worker I
Responsibilities
- Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, or dependency.
- Meet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child neglect and abuse.
- Meet with other interested parties such as school and medical staff to gather additional information.
- Complete detailed assessments based on the facts obtained during home visits and meetings with interested parties.
- Work with families to create a case plan for addressing and correcting issues within the household.
- Make referrals to outside community resources to assist the family in overcoming identified barriers and to keep children safe in a permanent home and promote their wellbeing.
- Enter case information into the computer.
- Complete court reports as needed.
- Provide testimony during administrative and judicial hearings.
- Work closely with community partners such as law enforcement, school systems, counselors, and shelters.
Requirements
The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience working with families and children. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good time management and organizational skills. The ability to work well under pressure. A willingness to work as part of a team.
Qualifications
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 Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): 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.
Pay
Salary $55,541.52 - $64,816.08 Annually
Schedule
Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK