Job ID: 31206 Agency: Department of Social Services Division of Child Protection Location: Rapid City SD Salary: $26.29 Hourly depending on qualifications Pay Grade: I Closing Date: 04.26.25
This is a FullTime 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services please visit .
Receives reports of alleged child maltreatment and community concern about child safety; to assist individuals who are reporting their concerns to provide specific and detailed information; to determine if the reported concerns include the identification of Present Danger or Impending Danger; to determine if a report will be screened in and assigned for an Initial Family Assessment; to provide information to reporters about other SD DSS Programs and/or community resources that are of assistance. This position does not carry a caseload and does not have oncall responsibilities.
Duties are performed in the office full time. The ability to talk type and process information efficiently is a necessity. An incumbent may encounter highlevel stress and emotional situations strong differences of opinion and exposure to difficult family situations. Incumbents may be required to work a flexible schedule to meet demands of the centralized intake statewide program.
Licenses and Certifications:
A bachelors degree in social work psychology sociology public administration or other human servicerelated 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 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:
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