Social Service Worker I (Part-Time)
Job Description
Advertisement Closes 2/6/2025 (7:00 PM EST) 25-00513 Social Service Worker I (Part-Time) Pay Grade14 Salary $29.04 Hourly
Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | PART TIME (LESS THAN 100HR/MONTH) | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A
Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Community Based Services Location 532 S KY 7 Sandy Hook, KY 41171 USA The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time. Description The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agencythat provides services and programs to enhance the self-sufficiency of families.improve safety and permanency for children and vulnerable adults; and engage familiesand community partners in a collaborative decision-making process. DCBS seeks a Part Time (works less than 100 hrs per month) Social Service Worker I whois driven to succeed in helping people and advance family self-sufficiency. Withprofessionalism 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 askilled team member, providing a vital link between the children, families and localcommunity partners. The employee is expected to perform at the highest quality toensure services to the vulnerable citizens. This is a demanding position that requiresmaturity, self-discipline and 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 flexiblework schedules, paid holidays, and compensatory leave. Responsibilities 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 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 wellbeing 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 If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in yourcommunity, 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 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 888-897-7781or 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. 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 Moniquica Carter at [email protected] or 502-564-4253. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D