Social Services Aide

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 2714 - 2714

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Family Services is seeking a compassionate detail-oriented Intake Support Specialist to assist in the critical work of protecting children and vulnerable adults. This position serves as the first point of contact for reports ofabuse neglect or exploitation and plays a vital role in ensuring timely and accurate information is documented for further investigation and case management.

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.

Transports clients to appointments visitations treatment centers and foster care facilities.
Sets up visitation schedules.
Supervises parental visits with children and monitors telephone calls.
Conducts parenting classes.
Gives testimony in court regarding observation of the client and the family.
Assists with file management computer file entries and case narratives; ensures that all data is accurate and up-to-date in WYCAPS system.
Provides in-home checks and services.
Monitors urinalysis school grades and attendance.
Fully documents all contact with clients and children.
Confers with the Social Services Worker regarding client progress and case plans.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

**Agency requires that the successful applicant possess a valid drivers license.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of parenting.
Knowledge of policies regarding child protection and benefits.
Knowledge of the community or institution to be served.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs)

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs)

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 information check including taking 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: The Wyoming Department of Family Services is seeking a compassionate detail-oriented Intake Support Specialist to assist in the critical work of protecting children and vulnerable adults. This position serves as the first point of contac...