Social Service Worker I
Advertisement Closes 7/31/2023 (8:
00 PM EDT) 23-06459 Social Service Worker I Pay Grade14 Salary$48,337.
68 Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A 37.
5 HR/WK Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services Dept for Community Based Services Location 1539 Greenup Ave 3rd Floor Ashland, KY 41101 USA The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute.
The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agency that provides 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.
DCBS seeks a Social Service Worker I who is driven to succeed in helping people and advance family self-sufficiency.
With professionalism and integrity, our agency offers services to families to ensure safe,stable homes for the children of the Commonwealth.
The Social Service Worker I is a skilled team member,providing a vital link between the children, families and local community partners.
The employee is expectedto perform at the highest quality to ensure services to the vulnerable citizens.
This is a demanding positionthat requires maturity, self-discipline and the ability to work overtime.
For more information on the Department for Community Based Services, please visit our website at:
https:
//chfs.
ky.
gov/agencies/dcbs/Pages/default.
aspx Career growth is encouraged through training and mentoring.
Benefits include health and life insurance, flexible work schedules, paid sick and vacation leave, and retirement benefits.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
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 additionalinformation Complete detailed assessments based on the facts obtained during home visits and meetings with interestedparties 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 tokeep children safe in a permanent home and promote their well being 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 The ideal candidate will have:
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 A valid driver's license If you are interested in a challenging, yet rewarding opportunity, we would love to review your application for a Social Service Worker I.
The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutorydefinition of front-line staff.
Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:
009 or KRS 194A.
062and 900 KAR 1:
050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shallsubmit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and theFederal Bureau of Investigation.
CHFS also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information toconfirm that you are authorized to work in U.
S.
CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offerand completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or dhs.
gov/e-verify.
Minimum 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 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 appointment documentation that he/she possesses a valid driver's license and must maintain a valid driver's license for the length of employment in this job classification.
Working Conditions Performs job duties in an office/facility or residential program setting and visits clients and/or families at their residence.
Provides emergency services on 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.
Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months,except as provided in KRS 18A.
111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Amber King email protected or 606-920-2032.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Recommended Skills Administration Assessments Coaching And Mentoring Communication Coordinating Decision Making Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
00 PM EDT) 23-06459 Social Service Worker I Pay Grade14 Salary$48,337.
68 Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A 37.
5 HR/WK Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services Dept for Community Based Services Location 1539 Greenup Ave 3rd Floor Ashland, KY 41101 USA The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute.
The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agency that provides 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.
DCBS seeks a Social Service Worker I who is driven to succeed in helping people and advance family self-sufficiency.
With professionalism and integrity, our agency offers services to families to ensure safe,stable homes for the children of the Commonwealth.
The Social Service Worker I is a skilled team member,providing a vital link between the children, families and local community partners.
The employee is expectedto perform at the highest quality to ensure services to the vulnerable citizens.
This is a demanding positionthat requires maturity, self-discipline and the ability to work overtime.
For more information on the Department for Community Based Services, please visit our website at:
https:
//chfs.
ky.
gov/agencies/dcbs/Pages/default.
aspx Career growth is encouraged through training and mentoring.
Benefits include health and life insurance, flexible work schedules, paid sick and vacation leave, and retirement benefits.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
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 additionalinformation Complete detailed assessments based on the facts obtained during home visits and meetings with interestedparties 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 tokeep children safe in a permanent home and promote their well being 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 The ideal candidate will have:
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 A valid driver's license If you are interested in a challenging, yet rewarding opportunity, we would love to review your application for a Social Service Worker I.
The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutorydefinition of front-line staff.
Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:
009 or KRS 194A.
062and 900 KAR 1:
050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shallsubmit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and theFederal Bureau of Investigation.
CHFS also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information toconfirm that you are authorized to work in U.
S.
CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offerand completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or dhs.
gov/e-verify.
Minimum 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 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 appointment documentation that he/she possesses a valid driver's license and must maintain a valid driver's license for the length of employment in this job classification.
Working Conditions Performs job duties in an office/facility or residential program setting and visits clients and/or families at their residence.
Provides emergency services on 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.
Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months,except as provided in KRS 18A.
111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Amber King email protected or 606-920-2032.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Recommended Skills Administration Assessments Coaching And Mentoring Communication Coordinating Decision Making Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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