Social Service Worker I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Elizabethtown, KY

20h•Hybrid

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 Worker I who is driven to succeed in helping people and advance family self-sufficiency. With professionalism and integrity, our agency offers services to individuals and families to ensure safe, stable homes for the children of the Commonwealth. The Social Service Worker I is a skilled team member, providing a vital link between the children, families, adults, and local community partners. The employee is expected to perform at the highest quality to ensure services to vulnerable citizens. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, self-discipline, and the ability to work overtime. Flexible work schedules, shift premiums are available.

Requirements

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.
Furnish to the appointing authority within one month of employment, documentation that he/she possesses a valid driver's license.
Maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults, children, families.
Experience working collaboratively with team members and community partners.
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.

Responsibilities

Investigate allegations of child or adult abuse, neglect, or dependency or exploitation.
Recruit, Train or Approve individuals or families as foster or adoptive homes.
Meet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child or adult neglect or abuse.
Meet with other interested parties such as school and medical staff in order to gather additional information.
Complete detailed assessments based on investigative/ongoing case management work.
Locate/secure appropriate placements for children when necessary.
Work with families/adults to create case plans for addressing and correcting issues.
Make referrals to outside community resources to assist the family/adults/children with meeting identified needs for well-being, safety, and permanency.
Enter case information into the computer.
Complete court reports and provides testimony during administrative and judicial hearings.
Work closely with community partners such as law enforcement, school systems, counselors, and shelters