Family Services Specialist
Family Services Specialist
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PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
Job ID: 30790
Agency: Department of Social Services Division of Child Protection Services
Location: Huron SD
Salary: $26.29 Hourly depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: I
Closing Date: 3.24.25
This is a FullTime position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services please visit .
Protecting Families.... Preserving Futures.
The Division of Child Protection Services impacts children and families lives every day by assessing safety providing intervention and securing stability for children. If you are committed to helping children and families; have excellent customer service communication and problemsolving skills; and are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children and families this may be an opportunity for you to make a difference in a childs life.
This position is responsible for completing assessments with families alleged to have maltreated their children including analysis of safety threats to children; providing intervention services with families after a determination has occurred that conditions in the home threaten child safety; providing ongoing safety management through out of home placement of child or an in home safety plan when children remain in the home; working with the court system including testifying when children are placed in the custody of the state; finding foster and adoptive homes for children; recommending placements; monitoring children placed in out of home care; case planning; assessing needs of resource families and providing support services; identifying and locating relatives for possible placement resources for children placed in out of home care; responding to emergencies regarding reports of alleged child abuse and/or neglect on a 24 hour basis.
This position requires employees to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings nights holidays and weekend hours. In addition there will be responsibilities to travel in and possibly out of state. This position will also require the successful candidate to possess a valid drivers license or the ability to obtain a valid drivers license.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: bachelors degree in social work psychology sociology public administration or other human servicerelated fields may be considered as applicable to the entrylevel knowledge skills and abilities.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
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 I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify 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 . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
Job ID: 30790
Agency: Department of Social Services Division of Child Protection Services
Location: Huron SD
Salary: $26.29 Hourly depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: I
Closing Date: 3.24.25
This is a FullTime position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services please visit .
Protecting Families.... Preserving Futures.
The Division of Child Protection Services impacts children and families lives every day by assessing safety providing intervention and securing stability for children. If you are committed to helping children and families; have excellent customer service communication and problemsolving skills; and are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children and families this may be an opportunity for you to make a difference in a childs life.
This position is responsible for completing assessments with families alleged to have maltreated their children including analysis of safety threats to children; providing intervention services with families after a determination has occurred that conditions in the home threaten child safety; providing ongoing safety management through out of home placement of child or an in home safety plan when children remain in the home; working with the court system including testifying when children are placed in the custody of the state; finding foster and adoptive homes for children; recommending placements; monitoring children placed in out of home care; case planning; assessing needs of resource families and providing support services; identifying and locating relatives for possible placement resources for children placed in out of home care; responding to emergencies regarding reports of alleged child abuse and/or neglect on a 24 hour basis.
This position requires employees to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings nights holidays and weekend hours. In addition there will be responsibilities to travel in and possibly out of state. This position will also require the successful candidate to possess a valid drivers license or the ability to obtain a valid drivers license.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: bachelors degree in social work psychology sociology public administration or other human servicerelated fields may be considered as applicable to the entrylevel knowledge skills and abilities.
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 (preferred but not required);
- theories and concepts related to impact of separation on children involuntarily removed from their families (preferred but not required);
- 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;
- utilize computerized data system;
- 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.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
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 I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify 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 . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
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