Social Services Worker

Lusk, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 4701 - 4701

Posted on: 17-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

As a Social Worker with the Department of Family Services (DFS) you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being of Wyoming families by engaging with individuals and families facing various challenges and connecting them with vital resources. Social work is both rewarding and demanding. Youll face complex situations that require empathy resilience and the ability to navigate bureaucratic processes. Its not always easy but the impact youll make is invaluable.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Thats why we offer:

-Competitive Compensation

-Health Dental and Vision Insurance

-State Retirement plan

-Paid vacation sick leave and holidays

-A potential hybrid remote work arrangement is available

Human Resource Contact: Michelle Johnson /

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

Determines client needs for basic social services for children and adults.
Carries a caseload and keeps all case file documentation current.
Works collaboratively with law enforcement other professionals and agencies.
Works directly with the institution or facility to develop and monitor a comprehensive treatment plan for youth in the community (home) and placement including foster care and residential.
Monitors assess address community service and restitution needs and maintain a schedule of restitution responsibilities.
Provides group educational sessions in cognitive skills to help develop pro-social behaviors.
Develops discharge plans with the facility youth and family prior to discharge from the facility.
Prepares for and testifies in court preliminary hearings multi-disciplinary team meetings family partnership meetings and court hearings.
Appears and represents high-risk juveniles during pre-adjudication hearings periodic reviews status hearings and revocation arraignments.
Interview clients periodically reassess client needs and refer clients to community resources or other agency personnel.
Prepares assessments designs case plans evaluates the progress of participants and makes and monitors appropriate placements.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelors Degree in social work sociology psychology criminal justice or administration of justice.
Have the ability to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings nights holidays weekends and on-call hours.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of mental illnesses medications capacity and competency.
Knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to Social Work including ICWA ICPC AFCARS ASFA and others.
Knowledge of the court system juvenile protection laws and federal and state laws.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Social Services)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Aide

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Aide

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position takes place in an average work environment.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background check including the taking of fingerprints which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation the Department of Family Services and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

Supplemental Information

049-Department of Family Services - Social Services Division

Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: As a Social Worker with the Department of Family Services (DFS) you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being of Wyoming families by engaging with individuals and families facing various challenges and connecting them with vit...