Social Service Aide I
About The Position
The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agency that provides services and programs 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. DCBS seeks a Social Service Aide 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 Aide 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.
Requirements
- Experience working with families and 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.
- A valid driver's license.
- Must have fifty-four (54) semester hours from a college or university.
- Must have two years of experience in providing support services and/or transport services to individuals or families or working with the public.
- Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification.
- Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.
Responsibilities
- Transport committed children to and from family visitations, placement locations, and medical appointments. This may include out of state travel.
- Supervise visits between children and birth parents or other family members.
- Identify and report potential crisis situations to caseworkers and supervisors.
- Retrieve or deliver documents such as court reports, medical records, and forms signed by the birth parents.
- Assists caseworkers with the entry of electronic case data.
- Stays current in proper use of child safety seats.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
