Child Welfare Social Worker 3- CYFS

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

This is a Department of Health and Welfare promotional announcement. Only current, classified, non-probationary (entry level), Department of Health and Welfare employees may apply.

***THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

Are you a licensed social worker interested in being a leader in Idaho's child welfare program to support families and children? The Department of Health and Welfare Youth Safety and Permanency is hiring a Child Welfare Social Worker 3 for our Twin Falls office. The opening is for a position on our safety team. In addition to regularly completing comprehensive assessment of child safety in family homes, the position will be responsible for providing training and mentoring to all staff and provide guidance on challenging child welfare cases. The position will provide supervision in the absence of the team's assigned Child Welfare Supervisor.

This is the third of a six-level Child Welfare job series. Incumbents at this level serve as lead workers in a social service unit and mentor students and newer social worker staff completing the Child Welfare Academy. Incumbents provide consultation to other Social Workers on complex cases and work autonomously in single-person and small field offices where supervision is periodic and at a distance. They may serve as supervisors.

If you have previously applied for the position of Child Welfare Social Worker 3 and wish to be considered for the current vacancy, you must reapply under this announcement.

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:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30 hours per week)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Use a family centered approach to conduct assessment and fact-finding interviews to obtain and assess mental, physical, economic, employment, environmental and social status of client/family/caregiver to assess for safety threats. (Travel will be required.)
• Assess all required information to determine substantiation of referrals in accordance with the Idaho Child Protection Act and determine if children are safe or unsafe in accordance with the Idaho Safety Model.
• Refer clients and others to community resources.
• Develop appropriate safety plans for children addressing special needs of clients. Safety plans are prepared for both prevention and out-of-home cases.
• Place children into foster homes ensuring the child’s well-being and the needs of the foster family. (This can include the physical transport of the child and any physical belongings of the child.)
• Prepare case record notes attesting to engagement with clients and results from assessments through the case consultation process in accordance with standards of practice.
• Provide court-related services including testimony, mediation, negotiation, and implementation of agreements.
• Consult and provide technical assistance, and mentor other child welfare staff members, including assisting in the transfer of learning for probationary staff.
• Plan and organize work of team members in the supervisor’s absence.
Provide input to supervisors regarding individual progress and performance.

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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.

• L icensure as a Social Worker in Idaho in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3201 et.seq.
• A valid driver's license. Must be at least 21 years of age and meet eligibility requirements to drive a state vehicle.
• This position requires one of the following (1-7):

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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.