PSR Family Service Worker - CYFS

State of Idaho•Caldwell, ID

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About The Position

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of Idaho's children and families? Do you have personal or professional experience within or in support of programs serving youth and families and/or the child welfare system? If this sounds like a good fit to you, we are seeking applicants for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist (PSR) Family Service Worker to join our Division of Child, Youth, and Family Services. This position is based in our Caldwell office. This position manages a full child welfare caseload, primarily focusing on prevention cases. 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. The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace.â¯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

Good knowledge of human services principles and practices including behavioral management methods, social and family systems, cognitive behavioral education and case management methods. Typically gained by a certification as a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist in accordance with USPRA requirements OR bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, behavioral science, special education, psychosocial rehabilitation, healthcare, criminal justice or related field from a nationally accredited university or college OR 2-4 upper division courses as stated above AND 2-4 years' work experience OR experience that represents the knowledge level above.
Computer literacy for data entry, electronic mail, composing reports and letters, and storing and retrieving documents.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Assess and process referrals for child abuse or neglect and conduct assessment and fact-finding interviews to obtain and assess mental, physical, economic, employment, environmental and social status of client/family/caregiver.
Assess interview information to determine substantiation of referrals and prepare written intake reports.
Design, organize, implement, and monitor effectiveness of case plans using an array of community resources to resolve issues.
Facilitate client access to support services.
Complete need and risk assessments on cases and determine eligibility for services and level of care.
Carry a full caseload in child welfare.
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.
Prepare court reports, affidavits, testimony, etc. for required court proceedings.
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.
Client counseling, social services, support, and change-oriented activities to preserve the family unit and promote client self-determination.
Design and apply varying treatment modalities for problem resolution.

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