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Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.
Are you a licensed social worker who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of Idaho's families and children? Are you looking for a career with advancement opportunities and an excellent compensation package? If this sounds like a good fit for you, come join the Child and Family Services team as a Child Welfare Social Worker 1 (licensed social worker in Idaho) or Child Welfare Social Worker 2 (licensed social worker in Idaho & Master's degree or 2 years of experience working in child welfare). Child Welfare Social Workers perform one or more types of casework, including foster care licensing, adoptions, case management, safety assessment, or intake.. Incumbents work on child abuse or neglect cases and have decision making authority for developing appropriate case/treatment plans for child safety, permanency, and wellbeing. The Child Welfare Social Worker 2 delivers and provides direct services to children and families and must work effectively with individuals and families under stress and difficult circumstances and with persons from diverse backgrounds. Incumbents in these positions provide emergency, crisis intervention, and after hours on-call services.
This position will be based in our Boise office and will work as a Safety Assessor on our Child Welfare team.
The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.
BENEFITS:
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.
CHILD WELFARE SOCIAL WORKER 1 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
CHILD WELFARE SOCIAL WORKER 2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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EMAIL: dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov
PHONE: (208) 334-0681
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Full Time
Public Administration
$54k-67k (estimate)
04/05/2024
06/03/2024
idaho.gov
BOISE, ID
200 - 500
1805
Private
BRAD LITTLE
$5B - $10B
Public Administration