What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Service Worker I position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
Description
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. We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of professionals committed to providing services to the children and families of the Commonwealth. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, and treat all persons with respect. Career growth is encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
The Division of Guardianship makes personal and financial decisions for individuals adjudicated dependent and appointed by the District Courts to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. The division provides individualized decisions based on the best interest, most appropriate and least restrictive alternatives for those appointed to guardianship. The department works with a very diverse population, community resources, the court system, community partners, and family members of individuals appointed to guardianship and other Cabinet and department staff in a collaborative relationship. The Department is looking for an individual with a passion to help others.
The successful candidate should be professional, polite, and able to work with a diverse population. The candidate should be able to deal with difficult situations in a calm, respectful manner. They should be responsive, willing to meet each challenge directly and able to ask for assistance or guidance when needed. The successful candidate will have the drive to meet the needs of those we serve.
Responsibilities And Duties Include But Not Limited To
CHFS also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): If employed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice, an employee in this job classification must furnish to the appointing authority within one month of employment, documentation that he/she possesses a valid driver's license Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Performs job duties in an office/facility or residential program setting and visits clients and/or families at their residence. Provides emergency services on 24-hour basis, including accepting referrals and completing investigations at any hour without prior warning. As a result of enforced intervention, the worker runs the risk of physical harm.
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. We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of professionals committed to providing services to the children and families of the Commonwealth. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, and treat all persons with respect. Career growth is encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
The Division of Guardianship makes personal and financial decisions for individuals adjudicated dependent and appointed by the District Courts to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. The division provides individualized decisions based on the best interest, most appropriate and least restrictive alternatives for those appointed to guardianship. The department works with a very diverse population, community resources, the court system, community partners, and family members of individuals appointed to guardianship and other Cabinet and department staff in a collaborative relationship. The Department is looking for an individual with a passion to help others.
The successful candidate should be professional, polite, and able to work with a diverse population. The candidate should be able to deal with difficult situations in a calm, respectful manner. They should be responsive, willing to meet each challenge directly and able to ask for assistance or guidance when needed. The successful candidate will have the drive to meet the needs of those we serve.
Responsibilities And Duties Include But Not Limited To
- Provides entry-level professional social work services to individuals with disabilities who have been appointed to the Cabinet as a ward of the state. Performs guardianship duties to include making medical, personal and or financial decisions. Provides support and services to cases including placements within appropriate residential or community based settings.
- Enters data in the Kentucky Guardianship Fiduciary Information System, including initial adjudication and intake of the ward and continuing events related to each client served. Maintains client’s records.
- Provides visits to clients to assess health, safety and welfare and living conditions and assists them with access to community resources to include place of residence.
- Provides guardianship services for disabled persons to include making all medical, personal and/or financial decisions in all aspects of the client's life according to the order of the court.
- Assists in the preparation of court reports by gathering needed information from providers and individuals working with the ward. Monitors conditions set by the court.
- Works as a member of a team with paraprofessionals and professional staff to ensure united services. Provides assistance to team members with ensuring wards do not go over resources that will jeopardize benefits.
- Completes referral packets for wards in need of residential placement. Coordinates potential placements for wards to be moved into the most appropriate placement available.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Ability to plan and establish priorities.
- Attention to detail being thorough and accurate in completing tasks.
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.
CHFS also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): If employed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice, an employee in this job classification must furnish to the appointing authority within one month of employment, documentation that he/she possesses a valid driver's license Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Performs job duties in an office/facility or residential program setting and visits clients and/or families at their residence. Provides emergency services on 24-hour basis, including accepting referrals and completing investigations at any hour without prior warning. As a result of enforced intervention, the worker runs the risk of physical harm.
Salary : $55,542
Social Service Worker I
kypersonnelcabinet -
Warsaw, KY
Social Service Worker I
kypersonnelcabinet -
Falmouth, KY
Social Service Worker I
Commonwealth of Kentucky -
Warsaw, KY
