Children s Service Worker Aide Details

Children s Service Worker Aide

State of Missouri - Ironton, MO

Employment Type : Full-Time

Salary: $27,851.00 annually

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:

• Arrange, transport, and supervise visits between children placed in out of home care, their parents and siblings to promote and enhance the parent/child relationship.

• Maintain case file, correspondence and client confidential information in paper and electronic form.

• Write monthly reports of activities with clients, collateral contacts, client contact observations, client progress and functioning.

• Assist with conducting required monthly contacts including home visits to assess the needs and safety of the children and family.

• Notify caseworker in the event of crisis, safety concerns, negative change in behavior or other observations.

• Provide paraprofessional services coaching clients to foster a positive family unit that is in support of the family’s case goals and plans.

• Offer instruction and guidance to parents on child development and child rearing techniques.

• Assist with activities of daily living that will include goal setting, planning and other related activities to manage a home and basic life skills.

• Provide support in the development of parenting skills, stress management, crisis management, and safety networks that can aid in the safety, permanency, and well-being of the children and family.

• Provide education for parents on how to access community resources.

• Conduct follow up contacts as directed.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to travel throughout the State of Missouri as needed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, (Associates Degree preferred).
• Valid driver’s license - must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle and have access to transportation to perform duties in the field, such as home visits, transport clients, attend meetings, etc.
• Pass criminal background checks and the Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect.

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