Social Service Worker I
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Stockton, CA, United States
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 individuals and 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, adults, and local community partners. The employee is expected to perform at the highest quality to ensure services to vulnerable citizens. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, self‑discipline, and the ability to work overtime. Flexible work schedules and shift premiums are available.
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
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 in order to gather additional information.
Complete detailed assessments based on investigative and ongoing case management work.
Locate and secure appropriate placements for children when necessary.
Work with families or adults to create case plans for addressing and correcting issues.
Make referrals to outside community resources to assist the family, adults or 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
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.
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 and must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials 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 a 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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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 individuals and 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, adults, and local community partners. The employee is expected to perform at the highest quality to ensure services to vulnerable citizens. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, self‑discipline, and the ability to work overtime. Flexible work schedules and shift premiums are available.
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
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 in order to gather additional information.
Complete detailed assessments based on investigative and ongoing case management work.
Locate and secure appropriate placements for children when necessary.
Work with families or adults to create case plans for addressing and correcting issues.
Make referrals to outside community resources to assist the family, adults or 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
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.
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 and must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials 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 a 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
#J-18808-Ljbffr