Idaho Division of Human Resources
Client Services Technician - CYFS
Idaho Division of Human Resources, Boise, Idaho, United States, 83708
Client Services Technician - CYFS
Posting Begin Date: 2025/09/08
Posting End Date: 2025/10/06
Category: Community Services
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Boise, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 16.93
Maximum Salary: 16.93
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS
***THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.
The Division of Youth Safety and Permanency is recruiting for aClient Services Technician. Do you have personal or professional experience within or in support of programs serving youth and families and/or the child welfare team? This position is perfect for individuals who want to be a part of a team that is protecting the safety and welfare of Idaho's children. Client Services Technicians (CSTs) supervise court-ordered visitations between children in the department's care and the parents/guardians to ensure safe conditions are maintained. CSTs transport children to and from visits and appointments, as well as a myriad of other important coordination activities. CST’s must be able to lift and carry items weighing approximately 50 pounds, and to perform physical work such as lifting and carrying children, car seats, and boxes. This position is located in theBoiseField Office.
This position is not eligible for telework.
The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.
BENEFITS:
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)
Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
Deferred compensation plan
Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
Short and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Wide variety of training opportunities
Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
Employee assistance program
Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Provide transportation and support services to child welfare clients in a variety of settings.
Supervise or monitor visitation including parent/child, sibling, or extended family.
Mentor and coach parents on providing age appropriate, interactions, redirection, supervision and write progress notes.
Testify in court regarding parent interactions and abilities in parenting their children.
Guide clients in completing documents necessary to implement services.
Explain applicable laws, policies, and procedures to clients.
Ability to type and develop Word documents and enter documents a database system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.
Good knowledge of home sanitation and safety. Typically gained by completion of a health or home economics course covering home sanitation and safety or home schooling or training covering home sanitation and safety.
Experience working with clients who may be behaviorally, socially, physically and/or mentally challenged. Typically gained by six months work experience in a hospital, nursing home, or similar environment, or as home healthcare provider, working with clients who are behaviorally, socially, physically, and/or mentally challenged.
Experience observing and recording clients' behaviors, treatment responses, and progress. Typically gained by six months work experience charting or tracking client information in a professional care setting or through employment as a home healthcare provider.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
Experience using ordinary home appliances and performing routine homemaking tasks. Typically gained by six months experience or completion of a home economics course.
A valid driver's license.
Learn About a Career with DHW (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/dhw-careers)
***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.
If you have questions, please contact us at:
Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.
(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: (208) 334-0681
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Posting Begin Date: 2025/09/08
Posting End Date: 2025/10/06
Category: Community Services
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Boise, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 16.93
Maximum Salary: 16.93
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS
***THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.
The Division of Youth Safety and Permanency is recruiting for aClient Services Technician. Do you have personal or professional experience within or in support of programs serving youth and families and/or the child welfare team? This position is perfect for individuals who want to be a part of a team that is protecting the safety and welfare of Idaho's children. Client Services Technicians (CSTs) supervise court-ordered visitations between children in the department's care and the parents/guardians to ensure safe conditions are maintained. CSTs transport children to and from visits and appointments, as well as a myriad of other important coordination activities. CST’s must be able to lift and carry items weighing approximately 50 pounds, and to perform physical work such as lifting and carrying children, car seats, and boxes. This position is located in theBoiseField Office.
This position is not eligible for telework.
The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.
BENEFITS:
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)
Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
Deferred compensation plan
Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
Short and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Wide variety of training opportunities
Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
Employee assistance program
Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Provide transportation and support services to child welfare clients in a variety of settings.
Supervise or monitor visitation including parent/child, sibling, or extended family.
Mentor and coach parents on providing age appropriate, interactions, redirection, supervision and write progress notes.
Testify in court regarding parent interactions and abilities in parenting their children.
Guide clients in completing documents necessary to implement services.
Explain applicable laws, policies, and procedures to clients.
Ability to type and develop Word documents and enter documents a database system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.
Good knowledge of home sanitation and safety. Typically gained by completion of a health or home economics course covering home sanitation and safety or home schooling or training covering home sanitation and safety.
Experience working with clients who may be behaviorally, socially, physically and/or mentally challenged. Typically gained by six months work experience in a hospital, nursing home, or similar environment, or as home healthcare provider, working with clients who are behaviorally, socially, physically, and/or mentally challenged.
Experience observing and recording clients' behaviors, treatment responses, and progress. Typically gained by six months work experience charting or tracking client information in a professional care setting or through employment as a home healthcare provider.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
Experience using ordinary home appliances and performing routine homemaking tasks. Typically gained by six months experience or completion of a home economics course.
A valid driver's license.
Learn About a Career with DHW (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/dhw-careers)
***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.
If you have questions, please contact us at:
Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.
(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)
EMAIL: [email protected]
PHONE: (208) 334-0681
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.