Social Service Worker I
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Elizabethtown, KY, United States
Overview
Advertisement Closes: 5/1/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
Job Code: 26-01935
Position: Social Service Worker I
Pay Grade: 14
Salary: $55,541.52 - $64,816.08 Annually
Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Location: 916 North Mulberry Street, Suite 140, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Hiring Agency: Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Community Based Services
For more details on state employment, click here for more details.
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.
Responsibilities
Investigate allegations of child or adult abuse, neglect, or dependency or exploitation.
Recruit, train or approve individuals or families as foster or adoptive homes.
Meet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child or adult neglect or abuse.
Meet with other interested parties such as school and medical staff to gather additional information.
Complete detailed assessments based on investigative/ongoing case management work.
Locate/secure appropriate placements for children when necessary.
Work with families/adults to create case plans for addressing and correcting issues.
Make referrals to outside community resources to assist the family/adults/children with meeting identified needs for well-being, safety, and permanency.
Enter case information into the computer.
Complete court reports and 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 adults, children, families.
Experience working collaboratively with team members and community partners.
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 with DCBS.
Qualifications and Requirements
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 within one month of employment documentation of a valid driver’s license. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment. The employing agency is responsible for ensuring the 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 a 24-hour basis, including accepting referrals and completing investigations at any hour. 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.
Additional Information
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Marian Brooks at Marian.Brooks@ky.gov or 502-543-0814.
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 CHFS shall submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the FBI.
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) 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 CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the DHS at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
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Advertisement Closes: 5/1/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
Job Code: 26-01935
Position: Social Service Worker I
Pay Grade: 14
Salary: $55,541.52 - $64,816.08 Annually
Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Location: 916 North Mulberry Street, Suite 140, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Hiring Agency: Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Community Based Services
For more details on state employment, click here for more details.
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.
Responsibilities
Investigate allegations of child or adult abuse, neglect, or dependency or exploitation.
Recruit, train or approve individuals or families as foster or adoptive homes.
Meet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child or adult neglect or abuse.
Meet with other interested parties such as school and medical staff to gather additional information.
Complete detailed assessments based on investigative/ongoing case management work.
Locate/secure appropriate placements for children when necessary.
Work with families/adults to create case plans for addressing and correcting issues.
Make referrals to outside community resources to assist the family/adults/children with meeting identified needs for well-being, safety, and permanency.
Enter case information into the computer.
Complete court reports and 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 adults, children, families.
Experience working collaboratively with team members and community partners.
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 with DCBS.
Qualifications and Requirements
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 within one month of employment documentation of a valid driver’s license. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment. The employing agency is responsible for ensuring the 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 a 24-hour basis, including accepting referrals and completing investigations at any hour. 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.
Additional Information
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Marian Brooks at Marian.Brooks@ky.gov or 502-543-0814.
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 CHFS shall submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the FBI.
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) 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 CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the DHS at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
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