Sosp08-2024-00578-Social Services Worker-Casper

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Family Services (DFS) is hiring passionate individuals who are ready to make a difference in the lives of Wyoming children and families. The role of a Social Service Worker directly correlates with the values of the Department by assessing safety, providing intervention, and securing stability for children.

The Wyoming Department of Family Services' work centers around three values

• Safe at home;

• Giving families opportunities for success; and

• Supporting the people who support the families.

Come join the DFS family and support Wyoming families to remain safe at home!

The State of Wyoming's total compensation package is excellent and includes:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

• Retirement investment options with employer contributions

• Comprehensive Benefits package including Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short Term Disability, and more with an employer contribution toward premiums

• Longevity Pay

Human Resource Contact: Michelle Johnson / michelle.johnson@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Investigates reports of abuse/neglect to determine appropriate action needed for child safety.

• Writes and assists in implementing child and family service plans.

• Prepares detailed case documentation.

• Advocates for high-risk juveniles.

• Monitors assesses, and addresses community service and restitution needs and maintains a schedule of restitution responsibilities.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Possesses a valid driver's license.

Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call hours.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of mental illnesses, medications, capacity, and competency.

• Knowledge of available resources in the community.

• Knowledge of accepted best practices of social services.

• Knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to Social Work including ICWA, ICPC, AFCARS, ASFA, and others.

• Knowledge of the court system, juvenile protection laws, federal and state laws.

• Knowledge of Department of Family Services' policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of human development, family dynamics, human behavior psychology, child psychology, aging, child abuse, and neglect.

• Computer skills, including word processing and the WYCAPS database.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Aide

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Aide

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt

• All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.

Supplemental Information

049-Department of Family Services

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.