Associate/Social Services Specialist (I/II/III)
State of Missouri, Warrenton, MO, United States
Job Location
Base Location is Warren County.
About the Department
The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self‑sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives. The Children’s Division cares for at‑risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with partnering agencies who serve children and families.
Assist families to attain and maintain stability through appropriate casework, home management or referral for more skilled counseling treatment.
Interact with law enforcement, juvenile officers, other public officials and community organizations regarding family and children issues.
Represent Children’s Division during court hearings and other meetings related to case work.
Respond to the needs of children in their homes and throughout the community, providing transportation if needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate Social Services Specialist (Entry Level)
High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and four or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family‑centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in‑home family crisis intervention services. Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license required.
Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Social Work or a comparable human services field. (Substitutions allowed)
Social Services Specialist (II)
High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and five or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family‑centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in‑home family crisis intervention services. Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license required.
Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Social Work or a comparable human services field. (Substitutions allowed) And, one or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family‑centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in‑home family crisis intervention services. Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license required.
Social Services Specialist (III)
High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and six or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family‑centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in‑home family crisis intervention services. Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license required.
Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Social Work or a comparable human services field. (Substitutions allowed) And, two or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family‑centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in‑home family crisis intervention services. Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license required.
(A combination of earned credit hours from an accredited college or university in the preferred fields such as social work, family and child development, special education, psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences and experience described may substitute for the stated qualifications. Thirty credit hours are equivalent to one year of experience. Professional experience as described must be of a substantial period of time (over 50% of time).)
(Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.)
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work a combination evening/weekend shift.
Excellent problem‑solving and time management skills.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Availability to be in the on‑call rotation one weekend a month.
Ability to travel throughout the State of Missouri as needed.
Benefits
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.
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Base Location is Warren County.
About the Department
The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self‑sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives. The Children’s Division cares for at‑risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with partnering agencies who serve children and families.
Assist families to attain and maintain stability through appropriate casework, home management or referral for more skilled counseling treatment.
Interact with law enforcement, juvenile officers, other public officials and community organizations regarding family and children issues.
Represent Children’s Division during court hearings and other meetings related to case work.
Respond to the needs of children in their homes and throughout the community, providing transportation if needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate Social Services Specialist (Entry Level)
High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and four or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family‑centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in‑home family crisis intervention services. Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license required.
Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Social Work or a comparable human services field. (Substitutions allowed)
Social Services Specialist (II)
High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and five or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family‑centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in‑home family crisis intervention services. Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license required.
Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Social Work or a comparable human services field. (Substitutions allowed) And, one or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family‑centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in‑home family crisis intervention services. Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license required.
Social Services Specialist (III)
High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and six or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family‑centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in‑home family crisis intervention services. Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license required.
Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Social Work or a comparable human services field. (Substitutions allowed) And, two or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family‑centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in‑home family crisis intervention services. Possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license required.
(A combination of earned credit hours from an accredited college or university in the preferred fields such as social work, family and child development, special education, psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences and experience described may substitute for the stated qualifications. Thirty credit hours are equivalent to one year of experience. Professional experience as described must be of a substantial period of time (over 50% of time).)
(Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.)
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work a combination evening/weekend shift.
Excellent problem‑solving and time management skills.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Availability to be in the on‑call rotation one weekend a month.
Ability to travel throughout the State of Missouri as needed.
Benefits
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.
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