10 May
SOCP09-2022-03490-Senior Social Services Worker-Statewide
Wyoming, Statewide 00000 Statewide USA

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SOCP09-2022-03490-Senior Social Services Worker-Statewide Print (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/jobbulletin.cfm?jobID=3546327&sharedWindow=0) Apply SOCP09-2022-03490-Senior Social Services Worker-Statewide Salary $4,429.06 - $5,707.55 MonthlyLocation Statewide, WYJob TypeFull TimeDepartment049-Field OperationsJob Number2022-03490Description

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Description and FunctionsOpen Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Recruit, train, study, support, mediate, certify and re-certify relative, affinity, adoptive, and foster care providers. This position serves two purposes, 1) It Preserves Families, and 2) it Protects Children by training skilled foster care providers who will assist and mentor families and children working with The Department of Family Services. This position can be located in Converse, Goshen, NIobrara, and Platte Counties. Human Resource Contact: 307-777-6097ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.Recruits and develops new foster homes.

Conducts local and national background checks of potential foster homes.

Coordinates with Social Services Workers to develop an appropriate match between children and resource families.

Collaborates with external contractors and providers to make placements.

Supervises and supports kinship and foster families, including performance improvement activities and training.

Provides crisis intervention as required.

Facilitates and provides resource families with information to ensure foster certification.

Keeps personal certifications and re-certifications current.

Help keep children safe from harm by keeping homes in compliance and keeping children in legal placements.

Requires extensive travel to assess, certify, and re-certify homes.

QualificationsPREFERENCES: Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or administration of justice with experience in helping build strong families.KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of the foster care regulations and policies.

Knowledge of foster care resources, including foster families, children who have been placed in their families, agency staff, and community resources.

Knowledge of best practices in placing children.

Knowledge of separation/attachment and bonding of children and families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services)Experience:0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services WorkerOREducation & Experience Substitution:4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services WorkerCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:NoneNecessary Special RequirementsNOTES:FLSA: Non-exempt

All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information 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 Information049-Department of Family Services - Field OperationsClick here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfmThe 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.There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces and clean air, great recreational opportunities, and no State income tax to mention a few! In addition, the State of Wyoming offers State employees a very generous benefits package. Please click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/benefits) for more information on the State of Wyoming employee benefits.For additional information on living in the state of Wyoming please click here (https://www.wyo.gov/home) .

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