Social Service Worker I – Commonwealth of Kentucky – Barbourville, KY

The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agency that provides services and program 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.

For more information on the Department for Community Based Services, please visit our website at:

https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/pages/default.aspx

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 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 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 ability to work overtime.

Career growth is encouraged through training and mentoring. Benefits include health and life insurance, flexible work schedules, paid sick and vacation leave, and retirement benefits.

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
• Performs other duties as assigned

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 your community, we would love to review your application for a Social Service Worker I with DCBS.

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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/.