Social Service Worker I

Responsibilities

• Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, and/or dependency.
• Meet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child neglect and/or abuse.
• Meet with other interested parties such as school and medical staff in order 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

• Experience working with families and/or 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

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.

Skills

• None specified.

Benefits

• Access to or use of federal tax information (FTI).
• Potential for overtime pay.

Pay

Salary: $55,541.52 - $64,816.08 Annually

Schedule

Full-time position with 18A eligibility for overtime pay.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime pay.

Agency Information

For more information on the Department for Community Based Services, please visit our website at: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/pages/default.aspx

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D