Child Welfare Social Worker 1 or 2 - CYFS

State of Idaho•Boise, ID

50d•$26 - $29

About The Position

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, A ND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED. Are you a licensed social worker who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of Idaho's families and children? Are you looking for a career with advancement opportunities and an excellent compensation package? If this sounds like a good fit for you, come join the Child and Family Services team as a Child Welfare Social Worker 1 (licensed social worker in Idaho) or Child Welfare Social Worker 2 (licensed social worker in Idaho & Master's degree or 2 years of experience working in child welfare). This is a permanent full-time position and will be working as an Intake Social Worker on our Child Welfare Central Intake team. This is a statewide position and will report to their nearest DHW location. You must be licensed as a social worker in Idaho to pass the exam for this position. After you have received your license, please reapply. Or if you are not interested in being licensed or while you are waiting to be licensed, you might consider applying for a Client Services Technician position or a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist position. IMPORTANT: Incumbents will be required to participate in the Child Welfare Academy in order to learn Idaho child welfare practices and standards and complete Child Welfare Academy assignments. During the probationary period, incumbents carry a reduced child welfare caseload under the guidance of child welfare supervisors or designated experienced child welfare social workers to gain knowledge and expertise necessary to provide professional child welfare services to children and families who are subjects of child abuse or neglect. Some travel will be required. Child Welfare Social Worker 1's $25.51/hour. Child Welfare Social Worker 2's $28.94/hour. The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

Requirements

Requires current Licensure as a Social Worker in Idaho in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3201 et.seq.
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
Successful completion of Idaho Welfare Academy sessions and assignments. (Child Welfare Social Worker incumbents who have successful completed a nine (9) month experience in child welfare case management in Idaho)
Two years' experience in a public child welfare system or child welfare agency and complete the Child Welfare Academy within the first year of appointment.
Master of Social Work degree and complete the Child Welfare Academy within the first year of appointment.

Responsibilities

Assess interview information to determine substantiation of referrals and prepare written intake reports
Make on-site evaluations of foster homes to determine suitability of facilities and service providers for licensure/certification
Design, organize, implement, and monitor effectiveness of case plans using an array of community resources to resolve issues
Facilitate client access to support services
Determine appropriate client placement and ensure least restrictive environment, take action to reduce risk to client and others by providing emergency, crisis intervention, and after-hours on-call service
Complete need and risk assessments on cases and determine eligibility for services and level of care
Carry a full caseload in child welfare social work
Client counseling, social services, support, and change-oriented activities to preserve the family unit and promote client self-determination
Develop appropriate safety plans for children addressing special needs of clients
Participate in interdisciplinary team staffing to modify treatment plans
Prepare case record notes attesting to engagement with client and results from specific kinds of service
Design and apply varying treatment modalities for problem resolution
Monitor child and family achievements for safety, permanency, and well-being, refer clients and others to community resources and provide court-related services including testimony, mediation, negotiation, and implementation of agreements
Recommend the need for legal intervention and consult with law enforcement and court personnel, community resource workers and school staff
Prepare court reports, affidavits, testimony, etc. for required court proceedings
Use keyboard to document and enter client data into computerized record systems

Benefits

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
Paid parental leave
Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
Deferred compensation plan
Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
Short and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Wide variety of training opportunities
Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
Employee assistance program