Social Worker Trainee - Social And Human Services Hybrid #260611-7746SH-001

About the role

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is currently accepting applications for multiple Social Worker Trainee positions throughout Connecticut.

Our mission is to partner with communities and empower families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are seeking compassionate, motivated individuals who are looking to advance their careers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families across our state.

Responsibilities

As a Social Worker Trainee, you will participate in a comprehensive training program designed to build the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for a successful career in social work. Under professional guidance, you will receive training in agency social work procedures, personnel policies, program guidelines, and legal reporting requirements while gaining hands-on experience working with clients and families.

Trainees progressively develop expertise in interviewing and assessment techniques, case management, counseling, treatment planning, and connecting individuals with critical community resources. As skills and competencies grow, trainees assume increasingly complex social work responsibilities and manage a larger caseload, helping clients navigate challenges and access services that promote safety, stability, and well-being.

Requirements

We encourage you to view our Social Worker Recruitment if you have the following:

• A Master's degree in social work or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience in the self-directed use of case management techniques and counseling to sustain or restore client functioning
• A Bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in the self-directed use of case management techniques and counseling to sustain or restore client functioning.

Qualifications

Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

Skills

None specified

Benefits

View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!

Pay

Entry into classification through completion of four (4) months â SH 18 Step 1 ($63,596.00).

Completion of four (4) months through the completion of one (1) year â SH 18 Step 4 ($70,052.00).

Completion of one (1) year through the completion of a second year â SH 21 Step 1 ($73,572.00 ).

Schedule

Full-time | 1st shift | 40 Hours per week | 8:00 am â 5:00 pm

Work locations will be in offices located in the following Regions:

• Region 1: Bridgeport and Norwalk
• Region 2: Milford and New Haven
• Region 3: Middletown, Norwich and Willimantic (Please note: Willimantic is part of Windham)
• Region 4: Hartford and Manchester
• Region 5: Danbury, Torrington and Waterbury
• Region 6: New Britain and Meriden

What we can offer you

- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

- A healthy work-life balance to all employees!

- The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

About the Department of Children and Families

The Department of Children and Families' (DCF) vision is that CT's children are safe and sound and that they live with loving and supportive families.

We partner with communities and families to raise resilient, thriving children.

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AFTER YOU APPLY

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