Social Service Aide II
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4/27/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
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Social Service Aide II
Pay Grade 13
Salary
$43,945.20 Annually
Locality Premium – $4.00 per hour
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Community Based Services
Location
908 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agency that provides services and programs to enhance the self-sufficiency of families; improve safety and permanency for children and vulnerable adults; and engage families and community partners in a collaborative decision-making process.
DCBS is seeking Social Service Aide II's in the Jefferson Service Region to be part of a team of professionals committed to providing services to the children and families of the Commonwealth. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, and treat all persons with respect. Career growth is encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
For more information on the Department for Community Based Services, please visit our website at: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/pages/default.aspx
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
Transports children to locations in state and out of state for family visitation, medical appointments, etc. Supervises visits between birth parents and children including identifying and intervening in potential crisis situations. Documents interactions of families and children during home visits and/or supervised visits, along with family progress and family need. Provides instruction to clients in areas of nutrition, hygiene, parenting, budgeting, housekeeping and child development. Provides assistance to social service workers with data input on agency computer systems. Travel is required.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Experience working with families and/or children. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good time management and organizational skills. The ability to work well under pressure. A willingness to work as part of a team.
The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutory definition of front-line staff. Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062 and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shall submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
CHFS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Must have fifty-four (54)semester hours from a college or university.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of experience providing support services and/or transport services to individuals or families or working with the public.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience working with the public will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work involves extensive contact with youth who have been abused, have behavior disorders and/or are status offenders. May run risks of hazards associated with frequent use of automobile.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Billy Jenkins at billy.jenkins@ky.gov or 502-609-9046.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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