What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate/Social Services Specialist - Kansas City position at Missouri Children's Division?
Missouri Department of Social Services - Children's Division
To Apply:
Associate/Social Services Specialist:
https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/1f78c269-24fd-470a-ab44-8f128bf56c7d?jb=1
Social Services Specialist II/II: https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/c80ee77f-e0e2-4159-9a96-18bd90facabe?jb=1
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
The Children's Division is hiring for Associate/Social Services Specialists (I, II, III).
Minimum requirements Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited University OR High
School Diploma and FOUR years of professional experience in the delivery of protective services case management.
What you’ll do:
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with partnering agencies who serve children and families
- Assist families to attain and maintain stability through appropriate casework, home management or referral for more skilled counseling treatment
- Interacts with law enforcement and juvenile officers, other public officials, and community organizations regarding family and children issues
- Represent Children’s Division during court hearings and other meetings related to case work.
- Respond to the needs of children in their homes and throughout the community, providing transportation, if needed
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate Social Services Specialist -A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and Four or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license OR A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably a degree in Social Work or comparable human services field. (Substitutions allowed)
- Social Services Specialist (II) -A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and Five or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license OR A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably a degree in Social Work or comparable human services field (Substitutions allowed); and, One or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
- Social Services Specialist (III) -A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and Seven or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license OR A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably a degree in Social Work or comparable human services field (Substitutions allowed); and, Three or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.(A combination of earned credit hours from an accredited college or university in the preferred fields such as social work, family and child development, special education, psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences and experience described may substitute for the stated qualifications. 30 credit hours are equivalent to 1 year of experience. Professional experience as described must be of a substantial period of time (over 50% of time)).
(Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant)
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work a combination evening/weekend shift
- Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Availability to be in the “on call” rotation one weekend a month.
- Ability to travel throughout the State of Missouri as needed
QUESTIONS?
For more information contact:
Christine Steele, MSW Christine.E.Steele@dss.mo.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,188.32 - $51,091.20 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
Ability to Relocate:
- Kansas City, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $44,188 - $51,091
