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Independence, MO - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 36155 - 57668

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Number:
County: Independence
Posting End Date: 04/22/2025

Anticipated Starting Salary: $36155.00

DCFS

Hiring Manager: Yvonne Cusick

Special Work Conditions: The FSW is expected to: be prepared to work non standard work hours which often include evenings weekends and holidays; be on a 24 hour oncall rotation for up to 7 days at a time; operate a motor vehicle safely according to applicable laws at any time of day or night; have reliable personal transportation; extensive instate travel ability; maintain a valid drivers license and current auto insurance; ability to work with families who are experiencing poverty addiction and/or some type of neglectful or abusive situation; to lift weight (i.e. picking up children) up to 50 lbs.; ability to transport children and adults ability to deal with complex situations and problem solve those situations ability to deal with stressful situations.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in working with children and/or families some experience with community engagement or community resources. Public speaking and computer experience preferred. Ability to learn new computer skills. Organizational skills are a must.



The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones take applications protect children or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus working for the State has great perks including a pension maternity leave paid state holidays and much more. At DHS we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Class Code: M051C

Grade: GS06

FLSA Status: NONEXEMPT

Salary Range: $36155.00 $57668.00

Summary

The Family Service Worker is responsible for providing protective foster care and supportive services for abused or neglected children. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Investigates suspected child abuse and neglect complaints by making onsite visits securing background information and interviewing parties involved. Discusses investigative findings and observations with supervisor and recommends the opening of protective services foster care or supportive services cases. Intervenes in crisis situations removes the child from the home if the situation is life threatening and arranges for temporary placement in foster homes group homes or treatment facilities. Develops a case plan to establish goals objectives tasks and time frames for all parties involved in case. Provides counseling and guidance to clients in defining their needs interests and courses of action and refers clients to other professionals agencies services or community resources appropriate to clients problems. Recruits and trains families conducts home studies and family assessments to determine appropriate child placements and visits clients and/or foster parents on a regular basis to monitor progress toward case objectives. Documents all case work activities and developments and prepares court reports for custody hearings and presents testimony when necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of counseling social work and case management. Knowledge of the principles techniques and methods of investigating . Ability to evaluate family problems and develop a plan of action for improving relationships. Ability to interview and obtain information. Ability to prepare present and review oral and written technical and confidential information and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelors degree in social work sociology psychology or a related field; plus successful completion of a six month training class within agency core training period. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability citizenship national origin genetic information military or veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type

Full Time

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