Social Services Aide

Duties

The primary duties of this position include:

• Transportation of parents and children
• Support services to family services specialists
• Provision of services in the homes of families receiving intervention services

Working Conditions

This position works in various settings including departmental offices, client homes, and courtrooms. It involves encountering high-level stress, emotional situations, strong differences of opinion, and exposure to physical danger and contagious diseases. The position also requires lifting up to 30 pounds safely and working a flexible schedule that may include evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and overnight travel. Field travel may be required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of childcare practices in a safe, healthy, and supportive environment
• Effective and collaborative working relationships
• Computerized data and technology systems
• Clear and concise documentation, reports, and correspondence
• Active listening, eliciting needed information, and communicating information
• Organizing time and resources to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines
• Operating a motor vehicle to transport children and family members
• Making appropriate and timely decisions in stressful situations

Additional Requirements

• To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here.

This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4G9

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148
Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

An Equal Opportunity Employer