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Accepting Applications Within Children's Division Only
Why you’ll love this position:
Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services – Children’s Division cares for at-risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!
What you’ll do:
1. Directs and participates in the delivery of social services in such areas as adoption, child abuse and neglect, protective services, intensive services, foster care and related areas.
2. Receives referrals from juvenile courts, abuse/neglect hot line, Family Support Division staff or other professional or private individuals in the community for protection and care of neglected, abused or exploited children.
3. Conducts detailed case studies; prepares evaluations of social, economic and environmental factors; and makes recommendations to staff regarding treatment and placement plans.
4. Performs diagnostic and assessment services to assist staff in the development and implementation of treatment, placement and service plans.
5. Attends court hearings and meetings related to assigned casework.
All you need for success:
Desired Skills:
Special Requirements:
Qualifications:
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(A combination of graduate education from an accredited college or university in the preferred fields and experience described may substitute for the stated qualifications.)
More reasons to love this position:
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
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Courtney Hall at 573-526-0416 or Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov
If you have questions about this position please contact: CD-HR@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.
Full Time
Public Administration
$68k-86k (estimate)
04/22/2023
06/08/2024
mo.gov
JEFFERSON CITY, MO
>50,000
Private
MIKE PARSON
$10B - $50B
Public Administration
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