Commonwealth of Kentucky
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Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range This range is provided by Commonwealth of Kentucky. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $55,541.52/yr - $64,816.08/yr
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
The Department of Community Based Services (DCBS) seeks a Social Service Worker I who is driven to ensure the safety and well‑being of children and families in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With professionalism and integrity, our agency offers services to families to ensure a safe, stable home for children of the Commonwealth.
The Social Service Worker I is a skilled team member, providing a vital link between children, families, and local community partners. The employee is expected to perform at the highest quality to ensure services to the vulnerable citizens. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, self‑discipline, and the ability to work overtime.
This position will be part of the Field Development and Support Branch within the Division of Service Regions. The Field Development and Support Branch is designed to be fluid and move based on where needs exist across the service regions. This position will complete child abuse/neglect investigations and provide treatment support to families throughout the state based on regional need. Extensive travel and, at times, overnight travel are required with this position.
For more information on the Department for Community-Based Services, please visit our website at: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/pages/default.aspx
Responsibilities and Duties
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 the 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 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
Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
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
Valid driver’s license
If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in your community, we would love to review your application for a Social Service Worker I with DCBS.
The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutory definition of front‑line staff. Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062 and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shall submit to a fingerprint‑based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
CHFS also participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. CHFS will only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/.
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 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. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range This range is provided by Commonwealth of Kentucky. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $55,541.52/yr - $64,816.08/yr
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
The Department of Community Based Services (DCBS) seeks a Social Service Worker I who is driven to ensure the safety and well‑being of children and families in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With professionalism and integrity, our agency offers services to families to ensure a safe, stable home for children of the Commonwealth.
The Social Service Worker I is a skilled team member, providing a vital link between children, families, and local community partners. The employee is expected to perform at the highest quality to ensure services to the vulnerable citizens. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, self‑discipline, and the ability to work overtime.
This position will be part of the Field Development and Support Branch within the Division of Service Regions. The Field Development and Support Branch is designed to be fluid and move based on where needs exist across the service regions. This position will complete child abuse/neglect investigations and provide treatment support to families throughout the state based on regional need. Extensive travel and, at times, overnight travel are required with this position.
For more information on the Department for Community-Based Services, please visit our website at: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/pages/default.aspx
Responsibilities and Duties
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 the 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 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
Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
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
Valid driver’s license
If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in your community, we would love to review your application for a Social Service Worker I with DCBS.
The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutory definition of front‑line staff. Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062 and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shall submit to a fingerprint‑based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
CHFS also participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. CHFS will only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/.
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 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. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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