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Social Services Specialist (II)
$52k-64k (estimate)
Full Time | Public Administration 3 Months Ago
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State of Missouri is Hiring a Social Services Specialist (II) Near Joplin, MO

Are you driven to protect children? Do you work well in sensitive situations? The Department of Social Services - Children's Division coordinates protective services involving neglected, abused or exploited children and assists families with foster care, parenting services and adoption needs. If you are passionate about keeping kids safe, please join our team!

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with partnering agencies who serve children and families
  • Assist families to attain and maintain stability through appropriate casework, home management or referral for more skilled counseling treatment
  • Interacts with law enforcement and juvenile officers, other public officials, and community organizations regarding family and children issues
  • Represent Children’s Division during court hearings and other meetings related to case work.
  • Respond to the needs of children in their homes and throughout the community, providing transportation, if needed
Desired Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving and time management skills

  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

  • Availability to be in the “on call” rotation one weekend a month.

  • Ability to travel throughout the State of Missouri as needed

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’sdegree from an accredited college or university. A degree in Social Work or comparable human services field is preferred; however, applicants with an unrelated Bachelor’s degree, but possessing direct relevant experience and/or competencies may be allowed substitutions on a case-by-case basis; and, One or more yearsof professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective children’s services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect of children; coordination of child foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; juvenile treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.
To view the full job description click here: https://oa2.mo.gov/personnel/job-class/13ss10-associate-social-services-specialist

If you experience an accessibility issue while applying at mocareers.mo.gov, please contact courtney.a.hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-526-0416.

If you have questions about this position please contact: hrc@dss.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Public Administration

SALARY

$52k-64k (estimate)

POST DATE

02/14/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

06/11/2024

WEBSITE

mo.gov

HEADQUARTERS

JEFFERSON CITY, MO

SIZE

>50,000

TYPE

Private

CEO

MIKE PARSON

REVENUE

$10B - $50B

INDUSTRY

Public Administration

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