State of Wyoming
Social Services Worker – 2026-00012
State of Wyoming
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.
Open until filled.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
State Retirement Plan
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Voluntary Benefits – life insurance, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long‑term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
Multiple retirement options – Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Training and professional development
Employee Assistance Program – paid short‑term counseling, legal, financial and work‑life benefits
Wellness Program – paid time off and incentives for personal health
Human Resource Contact kristin.martinez@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Determine client needs for basic social services for children and adults.
Carry a caseload and keep all case file documentation current.
Work collaboratively with law enforcement, other professionals, and agencies.
Work 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.
Monitor, assess and address community service and restitution needs, and maintain a schedule of restitution responsibilities.
Provide group educational sessions in cognitive skills to help develop pro‑social behaviors.
Develop discharge plans with the facility, youth, and family prior to discharge from the facility.
Prepare for and testify in court, preliminary hearings, multi‑disciplinary team meetings, family partnership meetings, and court hearings.
Appear and represent 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.
Prepare assessments, design case plans, evaluate the progress of participants, and make and monitor appropriate placements.
Qualifications Preferences
Bachelor’s Degree in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or administration of justice.
Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on‑call hours.
Knowledge
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.
Education
Bachelor’s 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 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.
Notes
FLSA: Non‑Exempt.
All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background check, including fingerprinting, completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
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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.
Open until filled.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
State Retirement Plan
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Voluntary Benefits – life insurance, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long‑term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
Multiple retirement options – Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Training and professional development
Employee Assistance Program – paid short‑term counseling, legal, financial and work‑life benefits
Wellness Program – paid time off and incentives for personal health
Human Resource Contact kristin.martinez@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Determine client needs for basic social services for children and adults.
Carry a caseload and keep all case file documentation current.
Work collaboratively with law enforcement, other professionals, and agencies.
Work 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.
Monitor, assess and address community service and restitution needs, and maintain a schedule of restitution responsibilities.
Provide group educational sessions in cognitive skills to help develop pro‑social behaviors.
Develop discharge plans with the facility, youth, and family prior to discharge from the facility.
Prepare for and testify in court, preliminary hearings, multi‑disciplinary team meetings, family partnership meetings, and court hearings.
Appear and represent 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.
Prepare assessments, design case plans, evaluate the progress of participants, and make and monitor appropriate placements.
Qualifications Preferences
Bachelor’s Degree in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or administration of justice.
Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on‑call hours.
Knowledge
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.
Education
Bachelor’s 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 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.
Notes
FLSA: Non‑Exempt.
All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background check, including fingerprinting, completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
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