Social Services Worker 2026-02599

State of Wyoming•Greybull, WY

About The Position

As a Social Worker with the Wyoming Department of Family Services, this role supports the well-being of families by working with individuals and families facing challenges and connecting them with resources. The position involves carrying a caseload, assessing client needs, developing and monitoring case and treatment plans, coordinating with facilities and community partners, and representing high-risk juveniles in court proceedings. The work can involve complex situations requiring empathy, resilience, and navigation of bureaucratic processes. The position takes place in an average work environment. All successful applicants must undergo a background check, including fingerprinting, through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, typically in Social Services, or the stated education-and-experience substitution of 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, in addition to a bachelor's degree.
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.

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 placement, including foster care and residential care.
Monitor, assess, and address community service and restitution needs, and maintain a schedule of restitution responsibilities.
Provide group educational sessions in cognitive skills to help develop pro-social behaviors.
Develop discharge plans with the facility, youth, and family before a youth is discharged 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.