Job ID: 27228
Agency: Department of Social Services - Division of Child Care Services
Location: Sioux Falls
Salary: $26.29
Pay Grade: GI
Closing Date: 06.24.24
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/ .
This position provides direct interventions with children and families when allegations of child maltreatment have been received; intervenes with families to address changes needed to secure children’s safety in their homes; recruits and supports foster and relative homes to provide care for maltreated children; and locates permanent homes for children unable to return to their birth families.
Duties are performed in a variety of settings ranging from departmental offices to client homes to courtrooms. An incumbent may encounter high-level stress and emotional situations, strong differences of opinion, and exposure to physical danger and contagious diseases.
Incumbents may be required to work a flexible schedule which may include evening, night, holiday, and weekend hours. Crisis or case situations can occur at any time which may require evening and weekend responses. Considerable field travel may be required.
The Ideal Candidate Will HaveA bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, public administration, or other human service-related fields is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• theories and concepts related to culture, child development, family connections and family dynamics and their influence on child and parental relationships and behavior;
• needs and potential sources of conflict for children in placement and appropriate placement resources;
• current practices and interventions used in responding to child abuse and neglect and its effect on child safety and in responding to issues caused by children being removed from their homes.
• establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy, and tact when interacting with others;
• actively listen, elicit needed information, and communicate information effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing;
• utilize computerized data system (Microsoft Word preferred but not required);
• prepare clear and concise documentation, reports, and correspondence that reflect relevant facts;
• effectively plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines;
• gather and analyze data; reason logically and accurately; and solve problems using common sense, reasoning and resourcefulness;
• assume initiative with minimal supervision;
• observe and correctly assess situations.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"