Social Services Worker 2026-02583

State of Wyoming•Douglas, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Family Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Services professional to join its team in Douglas, Wyoming. The role supports individuals and families across District 8, including Converse, Niobrara, Platte, and Goshen counties, by assessing needs and connecting clients with essential resources. The work can involve complex situations requiring empathy, resilience, and the ability to manage bureaucratic processes. The worker determines basic social service needs for children and adults, manages a caseload, and maintains current case documentation. The position involves coordinating with law enforcement, professionals, agencies, institutions, and facilities; supporting youth treatment and discharge planning; assessing and arranging services and placements; and participating in court and multidisciplinary proceedings. It also includes providing group educational sessions on cognitive skills and monitoring community service and restitution responsibilities. This position is based in an average work environment. A background check, including fingerprinting, is required for successful applicants. The State of Wyoming describes its total compensation package as including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays; retirement pension and 457B plans; and flexible schedules and work-life balance options.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, typically in Social Services; alternatively, 3–5 years of progressive work experience in Social Services Programs with knowledge at the level of a Social Services Aide.
Alternatively, 0–2 years of progressive work experience in Social Services Programs with knowledge at the level of a Social Services Aide, alongside the stated education requirement.
Knowledge of mental illnesses, medications, capacity, and competency.
Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to social work, including ICWA, ICPC, AFCARS, and ASFA.
Knowledge of the court system, juvenile protection laws, and federal and state laws.
Successful applicants must complete a background check, including fingerprinting, through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or administration of justice may be preferred.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call hours may be preferred.

Responsibilities

Determine client needs for basic social services for children and adults.
Carry a caseload and keep case file documentation current.
Work collaboratively with law enforcement, other professionals, and agencies.
Work with institutions or facilities to develop and monitor comprehensive treatment plans for youth in the community or in placements, including foster care and residential settings.
Monitor, assess, and address community service and restitution needs, and maintain a schedule of restitution responsibilities.
Provide group educational sessions on cognitive skills to help develop pro-social behaviors.
Develop discharge plans with the facility, youth, and family before discharge from a facility.
Prepare for and testify in court, preliminary hearings, multidisciplinary team meetings, family partnership meetings, and court hearings.
Represent high-risk juveniles during pre-adjudication hearings, periodic reviews, status hearings, and revocation arraignments.
Interview clients, periodically reassess their needs, and refer them to community resources or other agency personnel.
Prepare assessments, design case plans, evaluate participant progress, and make and monitor appropriate placements.