Associate/Social Services Specialist (I/II)-Marion County

Salary:

Associate Social Services Specialist - $32,214.48 annually

Social Services Specialist - $34,995.36 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:

• 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:

• Ability to work a combination evening/weekend shift (with shift differential)

• 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

• Associate Social Services Specialist - A Bachelor’s or higher level degree 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 possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

• Social Services Specialist - A Bachelor’s degree 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 years of 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

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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