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Aberdeen, WA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Job ID: 31244
Agency: Department of Social Services / Child Protection Services
Location:Aberdeen SDSalary: $20.58 Hourly depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: F
Closing Date: 05.14.2025

This is a FullTime 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Social Services please visit .

Summary:

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.

Duties include the transportation of parents and children; support services to family services specialists; and provision of services in the homes of families receiving intervention services.

Duties are performed in a variety of settings ranging from departmental offices to client homes to courtrooms. An applicant may encounter highlevel stress and emotional situations strong differences of opinion and exposure to physical danger and contagious diseases. This position works with families who have been traumatized by sexual abuse neglect physical abuse and/or emotional maltreatment. This position requires lifting up to 30 pounds in a safe manner. Applicants may be required to work a flexible schedule which may include evening night holiday and weekend hours. Considerable field travel may be required to include overnight travel. This position requires a valid drivers license

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • childcare practices in relation to a safe healthy and supportive environment that enhances child growth and development (preferred but not required);
  • establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and demonstrate compassion respect courtesy and tact when interacting with others;
  • utilize a computerized data and technology systems;
  • prepare clear and concise documentation reports and correspondence that reflect relevant facts;
  • actively listen elicit needed information and communicate information;
  • organize time and resources to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines;
  • operate a motor vehicle to transport children and family members;
  • make appropriate and timely decisions in stressful situations and maintain objectivity.


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.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

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

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Employment Type

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