SOSP08-2023-02200-Social Services Worker-Gillette

Salary: $27.13 Hourly
Location : Gillette, WY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-02200
Department: 049-Field Operations
Opening Date: 11/08/2023
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under close supervision, provides investigative, protective, and social service intervention to children involved in neglect, abuse, or delinquency problems. May work directly with high-risk juvenile probation cases and families of youth involved in the juvenile court system.
Human Resource Contact: 307-777-6097
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Provides non-clinical crisis intervention services.
• Determines client needs for basic social services for children and adults.
• Carries a caseload and keeps all case file documentation current.
• 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 assesses, and addresses community service and restitution needs and maintains 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, three-month/quarterly reviews, status hearings, and revocation arraignments.
• Interviews clients, periodically reassess client needs, and refer clients to community resources or other agency personnel.
• Prepares assessments, designs case plans evaluate the progress of participants, and makes and monitors appropriate placements.
• Prepares court reports for foster, adoptive, and social studies.
• Performs investigations.
• Provides aftercare services to help families transition with children coming out of placement.
• Provides intensive supervised probation and ensures compliance with conditions of probation as ordered by the court.
• Ensures compliance with court orders through random chemical screening for substance abuse, home and office visits, employment checks, curfew, school attendance checks, and weekly meetings with high-risk juveniles and families.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or administration of justice.
KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of mental illnesses, medications, capacity, and competency.
• Knowledge of available resources in the community.
• Knowledge of accepted best practices of social services.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the Department of Family Services' policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of human development, family dynamics, human behavior psychology, child psychology, aging, child abuse, and neglect.
• Computer skills, including word processing and the WYCAPS database.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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
Education & Experience Substitution:
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
Necessary Special Requirements
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 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.

Supplemental Information
049-Department of Family Services - Field Operations
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
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01
(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02
(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03
(SOSP08) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Social Service Programs? Experience definition: (Experience includes social work background, with children, at risk adults, law enforcement, and counseling.)

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

04
(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05
(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Goverment jobs www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resourses Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

06
(A) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
07
(AA) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
08
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

09
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

10
(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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