SOSP08-2023-02063-Social Services Worker-Casper
Casper, WY Casper, WY Full-time Full-time $4,703 - $5,224 a month $4,703 - $5,224 a month 10 days ago 10 days ago 10 days ago Description and Functions Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under close supervision, provides investigative, protective, and social service intervention to children involved in neglect, abuse, or delinquency problems.
May work directly with high-risk juvenile probation cases and families of youth involved in the juvenile court system.
Human Resource Contact:
email protected
Essential Functions:
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
Provides non-clinical crisis intervention services.
Determines client needs for basic social services for children and adults.
Carries a caseload and keeps all case file documentation current.
Works directly with the institution or facility to develop and monitor a comprehensive plan of treatment for youth in the community (home) and/or placement, including foster care and residential.
Monitors, assesses and addresses community service and restitution needs and maintains a schedule of restitution responsibilities.
Provides group educational sessions in cognitive skills and to help develop pro-social behaviors.
Develop discharge plans with facility, youth, and family prior to discharge from facility.
Prepares for and testifies in court, preliminary hearings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, family partnership meetings, and court hearings.
Appears and represents high risk juveniles during pre-adjudication hearings, three month/quarterly reviews, status hearings, and revocation arraignments.
Interviews clients, periodically reassessing client needs and referring clients to community resources or other agency personnel.
Prepares assessments, designs case plans, evaluates progress of participants, and makes and monitors appropriate placements.
Prepares court reports for foster, adoptive, and social studies.
Performs investigations.
Provides aftercare services to help families successfully transition with children coming out of placement.
Provides intensive supervised probation and ensures compliance with conditions of probation as ordered by the court.
Ensures compliance with court orders through random chemical screening for substance abuse, home and office visits, employment checks, curfew and school attendance checks and weekly meetings with high risk juveniles and families.
Qualifications PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or justice administration.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of mental illnesses, medications, capacity, and competency.
Knowledge of available resources in the community.
Knowledge of accepted best practices of social services.
Knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to Social Work including ICWA, ICPC, AFCARS, ASFA, and others.
Knowledge of the court system, juvenile protection laws, and federal and state laws.
Knowledge of the Department of Family Services' policies and procedures.
Knowledge of human development, family dynamics, human behavior psychology, child psychology, aging, child abuse and neglect.
Computer skills, including word processing and the WYCAPS database.
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services)
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Aide OR Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Aide Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position takes place in an average work environment.
NOTES:
FLSA:
Non-exempt All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.
Supplemental Information 049-Department of Family Services - Field Operations Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
http:
//agency.
governmentjobs.
com/wyoming/default.
cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path.
Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families.
Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end.
the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming.
Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few! Click here to learn more!.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Under close supervision, provides investigative, protective, and social service intervention to children involved in neglect, abuse, or delinquency problems.
May work directly with high-risk juvenile probation cases and families of youth involved in the juvenile court system.
Human Resource Contact:
email protected
Essential Functions:
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
Provides non-clinical crisis intervention services.
Determines client needs for basic social services for children and adults.
Carries a caseload and keeps all case file documentation current.
Works directly with the institution or facility to develop and monitor a comprehensive plan of treatment for youth in the community (home) and/or placement, including foster care and residential.
Monitors, assesses and addresses community service and restitution needs and maintains a schedule of restitution responsibilities.
Provides group educational sessions in cognitive skills and to help develop pro-social behaviors.
Develop discharge plans with facility, youth, and family prior to discharge from facility.
Prepares for and testifies in court, preliminary hearings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, family partnership meetings, and court hearings.
Appears and represents high risk juveniles during pre-adjudication hearings, three month/quarterly reviews, status hearings, and revocation arraignments.
Interviews clients, periodically reassessing client needs and referring clients to community resources or other agency personnel.
Prepares assessments, designs case plans, evaluates progress of participants, and makes and monitors appropriate placements.
Prepares court reports for foster, adoptive, and social studies.
Performs investigations.
Provides aftercare services to help families successfully transition with children coming out of placement.
Provides intensive supervised probation and ensures compliance with conditions of probation as ordered by the court.
Ensures compliance with court orders through random chemical screening for substance abuse, home and office visits, employment checks, curfew and school attendance checks and weekly meetings with high risk juveniles and families.
Qualifications PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or justice administration.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of mental illnesses, medications, capacity, and competency.
Knowledge of available resources in the community.
Knowledge of accepted best practices of social services.
Knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to Social Work including ICWA, ICPC, AFCARS, ASFA, and others.
Knowledge of the court system, juvenile protection laws, and federal and state laws.
Knowledge of the Department of Family Services' policies and procedures.
Knowledge of human development, family dynamics, human behavior psychology, child psychology, aging, child abuse and neglect.
Computer skills, including word processing and the WYCAPS database.
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services)
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Aide OR Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Aide Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position takes place in an average work environment.
NOTES:
FLSA:
Non-exempt All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.
Supplemental Information 049-Department of Family Services - Field Operations Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
http:
//agency.
governmentjobs.
com/wyoming/default.
cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path.
Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families.
Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end.
the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming.
Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few! Click here to learn more!.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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