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Commonwealth of Kentucky
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range This range is provided by Commonwealth of Kentucky. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $61,095.36/yr - $71,298.00/yr
Description The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agency that provides services and program 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. The location of this position will be within the Jefferson Service Region.
DCBS seeks a Social Service Clinician I who is driven to succeed in helping people and advance family self sufficiency. With professionalism and integrity, our agency offers services to families to ensure safe, stable homes for the children of the Commonwealth. The Social Service Clinician I is a skilled team member, providing a vital link between the children, families and local community partners. The employee is expected to perform at the highest quality to ensure services to the vulnerable citizens. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, self-discipline and the ability to work overtime. Career growth is encouraged through training and mentoring. Benefits include health and life insurance, flexible work schedules, paid sick and vacation leave, and retirement benefits.
For more information on the Department for Community Based Services, please visit our website at https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/pages/default.aspx
Responsibilities and Duties
Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, and/or dependency
Meet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child neglect and/or abuse
Meet with other interested parties such as school and medical staff in order to gather additional information
Complete detailed assessments based on the facts obtained during home visits and meetings with interested parties
Work with families to create a case plan for addressing and correcting issues within the household
Make referrals to outside community resources to assist the family in overcoming identified barriers and to keep children safe in a permanent home and promote their wellbeing
Enter case information into the computer
Complete court reports as needed
Provide testimony during administrative and judicial hearings
Work closely with community partners such as law enforcement, school systems, counselors, and shelters
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience working with families and/or children
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good time management and organizational skills
The ability to work well under pressure
A willingness to work as part of a team
A valid driver’s license
The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutory definition of front-line staff. Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062 and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shall submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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 A master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.
Experience, Training, or Skills Must have one year of professional social work experience.
Substitute Education for Experience NONE
Substitute Experience for Education A bachelor's degree supplemented by three years of professional social work experience will substitute for the primary education and experience requirements.
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 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
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Social Service Clinician I
role at
Commonwealth of Kentucky
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range This range is provided by Commonwealth of Kentucky. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $61,095.36/yr - $71,298.00/yr
Description The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agency that provides services and program 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. The location of this position will be within the Jefferson Service Region.
DCBS seeks a Social Service Clinician I who is driven to succeed in helping people and advance family self sufficiency. With professionalism and integrity, our agency offers services to families to ensure safe, stable homes for the children of the Commonwealth. The Social Service Clinician I is a skilled team member, providing a vital link between the children, families and local community partners. The employee is expected to perform at the highest quality to ensure services to the vulnerable citizens. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, self-discipline and the ability to work overtime. Career growth is encouraged through training and mentoring. Benefits include health and life insurance, flexible work schedules, paid sick and vacation leave, and retirement benefits.
For more information on the Department for Community Based Services, please visit our website at https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/pages/default.aspx
Responsibilities and Duties
Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, and/or dependency
Meet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child neglect and/or abuse
Meet with other interested parties such as school and medical staff in order to gather additional information
Complete detailed assessments based on the facts obtained during home visits and meetings with interested parties
Work with families to create a case plan for addressing and correcting issues within the household
Make referrals to outside community resources to assist the family in overcoming identified barriers and to keep children safe in a permanent home and promote their wellbeing
Enter case information into the computer
Complete court reports as needed
Provide testimony during administrative and judicial hearings
Work closely with community partners such as law enforcement, school systems, counselors, and shelters
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience working with families and/or children
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good time management and organizational skills
The ability to work well under pressure
A willingness to work as part of a team
A valid driver’s license
The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutory definition of front-line staff. Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062 and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shall submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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 A master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.
Experience, Training, or Skills Must have one year of professional social work experience.
Substitute Education for Experience NONE
Substitute Experience for Education A bachelor's degree supplemented by three years of professional social work experience will substitute for the primary education and experience requirements.
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 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.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
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