Social Service Worker I
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Social Service Worker I to provide entry-level professional social work services to juvenile offenders and their families based on risk and needs assessments. The role supports treatment planning, aftercare planning, and case management for youth. The agency may authorize telecommuting, but may modify or end that arrangement at any time. The position is highly responsible and demanding, requiring maturity, reliability, self-discipline, responsible conduct, leadership qualities, and respectful treatment of staff, youth, and others. Training and mentoring opportunities encourage career growth and advancement. The position may require minimum travel and requires 24/7 on-call availability and response to emergencies. Work takes place in an office, facility, or residential program setting, and includes visits to clients or families at their residences. Emergency services are provided around the clock, including accepting referrals and conducting investigations at any hour without prior warning. Enforced intervention carries a risk of physical harm.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a college or university in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.
- If employed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice, provide documentation of a valid driver’s license to the appointing authority within one month of employment.
- Maintain any required licensure, certification, or other credentials throughout employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide entry-level professional social work services to juvenile offenders and their families based on risk and needs assessments.
- Conduct risk and needs assessments for treatment planning and aftercare planning.
- Enter case contacts and information in the youth’s electronic file.
- Complete court reports, treatment plans, aftercare plans, case or phase reviews, and other case management reports.
- Participate in case conferences and maintain contact with youth in placement.
- Provide liaison services with community agents and agencies regarding ongoing treatment efforts for juveniles.
- Make referrals for services.
- Travel as required.
- Remain on call 24/7 and respond to emergency situations.
Benefits
- Training and mentoring opportunities for career growth and advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
