Social Worker Sr. (PAGE Program - Division of Youth Services)

Lexington-Fayette Metro KY • Lexington, KY

60d • $50,970

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide advanced, ongoing case management and social services to at-risk youth, within the Family Court and Fayette County community, to improve life and increase self-sufficiency and stability. This position works within the Parent and Guardian Empowerment (PAGE) program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Valid Social Work License from the Kentucky Board of Social Work
• Valid driver's license
• First Aid and CPR/AED Certification must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment
• All positions require drug testing, background check, Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) check, and State and National sex offender registry checks before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced case management, crisis intervention, and social services to assist with educational support, and problem resolution
• Position will lead parent education classes
• Conducts initial and ongoing clients' assessments to create, monitor, review and update individualized service plans
• Provides and coordinates the provision of required services for the client and makes referrals as needed
• Enters and maintains accurate and up to date case notes and data; provides needed documentation, write reports, and performs other administrative tasks as needed
• Creates, contacts, and maintains relationships with community partners, agencies, and service providers
• Coordinates and/or attends treatment team meetings, court hearings, and other various internal and external meetings, as needed
• Transports client(s) to essential meetings and appointments, as needed
• Provides supervision of social work or multi-disciplinary student interns, as assigned
• Performs related work as assigned

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.
• The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees