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Youth Service Worker -BSSS019
Mason/Roane/Jackson/Calhoun Counties
$44,850 - $74,750
General Description:
Youth Service Workers manage and assess cases involving family preservation when youth are exhibiting mental, emotional, or behavioral concerns that place themselves and others at risk. This position is critical to the health and well-being of West Virginia’s youth population. Upon completion of an in-house training program, these positions perform complex social casework that crosses programmatic lines into child protective services, foster care, and legal guardianship. Due to the needs of this position, travel is required and may include being on-call during non-traditional hours. Ongoing training is provided, as is access to support services for the worker. This position is eligible for overtime pay. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Applicants must possess a valid WV driver’s license, and reliable transportation. Applicants also must have strong communication skills, both oral and written, and maintain detailed case records and extensive documentation. Overtime hours and frequent travel may be required.
Successful completion of a background check is required for employment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Special Requirement: Eligible for Temporary Social Worker License OR Licensed as a Social Worker, Graduate Social Worker, or Certified Social Worker by the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners.
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The West Virginia Department Of Human Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. This position announcement is established as of January 12th, 2024, and will remain open until filled.
Note: Due to recent legislation, positions filled for the Department of Health Facilities and Bureau for Social Services beginning January 1, 2024, are no longer covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel. These positions are now covered under the Office of Shared Administration Comprehensive Human Resources System.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,850.00 - $74,750.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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