Social Services Worker

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As a Social Worker with the Department of Family Services (DFS) you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being of Wyoming families by engaging with individuals and families facing various challenges and connecting them with vital resources. Social work is both rewarding and demanding. Youll face complex situations that require empathy resilience and the ability to navigate bureaucratic processes. Its not always easy but the impact youll make is invaluable.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Thats why we offer:

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE !

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• Determines client needs for basic social services for children and adults.
• Carries a caseload and keeps all case file documentation current.
• Works collaboratively with law enforcement other professionals and agencies.
• Works directly with the institution or facility to develop and monitor a comprehensive treatment plan for youth in the community (home) and/or placement including foster care and residential.
• Monitors assess and address community service and restitution needs and maintain a schedule of restitution responsibilities.
• Provides group educational sessions in cognitive skills to help develop pro-social behaviors.
• Develops discharge plans with the facility youth and family prior to discharge from the facility.
• Prepares for and testifies in court preliminary hearings multi-disciplinary team meetings family partnership meetings and court hearings.
• Appears and represents high-risk juveniles during pre-adjudication hearings periodic reviews status hearings and revocation arraignments.
• Interview clients periodically reassess client needs and refer clients to community resources or other agency personnel.
• Prepares assessments designs case plans evaluates the progress of participants and makes and monitors appropriate placements.

PREFERENCES:

• Knowledge of mental illnesses medications capacity and competency.
• 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 and federal and state laws.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors 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

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position takes place in an average work environment.

• 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.

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

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