What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Social Worker position at DVHHS?
Children’s Social Worker
(Social Worker License NOT required)
Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services
Serving Cottonwood and Jackson Counties
Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services (DVHHS) is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill a full-time position for a Children’s Social Worker position. This position is responsible for conducting child protection assessments and providing ongoing case management and crisis intervention to ensure the safety, well-being, and stability of children. This role involves managing judicial processes, maintaining consistent communication with children and families, and addressing complex social issues with a high level of expertise. The position requires the ability to meet strict deadlines, develop comprehensive case plans, implement effective intervention strategies, and provide guidance to paraprofessional staff. Additionally, the Children's Social Worker collaborates with law enforcement, legal professionals, medical personnel, mental health providers, educators, and other community partners to coordinate services and deliver comprehensive support. This position will be required to provide on-call services, as scheduled, and callback assistance on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum qualifications of education and experience for this position: The job requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency. Additionally, successful completion of the New Worker Foundations and Competency-Based Training within the first six months of employment.
To apply for this position, please complete the application on the DVHHS job board. This position is open until filled.
This position is classified in Grade 14 of the DVHHS Compensation Plan with a 2026 salary range of $31.47 - $41.12 per hour, dependent upon the credentials of the successful candidate.
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week with a full benefit package which includes Public Employee Retirement pension.
In order to ensure the safety of citizens, employees and property, DVHHS has adopted a drug and alcohol testing policy which applies to all candidates being considered for employment with DVHHS. A Drug and Alcohol test must be completed within 24 hours of all contingent verbal offers of employment, unless alternate scheduling arrangements are approved by Human Resources office.
Please contact DVHHS Human Resources by calling 507-847-4000 with additional questions.
DVHHS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Salary : $31 - $41