Social Services Aide 2024

Job title:

Social Services Aide 2024

Company

State of Wyoming

Job description

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:Assists professional social services workers and the public social services agency staff in daily case management.The State of Wyoming’s total compensation package is excellent and includes:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Retirement investment options with employer contributions
• Comprehensive Benefits package including Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short Term Disability and more with an employer contribution toward premiums
• Longevity pay

Human Resource Contact: alicia.glover1@wyo.govESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Transports clients to appointments, visitations, treatment centers, and foster care facilities.
• Sets up visitation schedules.
• Supervises parental visits with children and monitors telephone calls.
• Conducts parenting classes and provides parenting skills at home.
• Gives testimony in court regarding observation of clients and families.
• Assists with file management, computer file entries, and case narratives; ensures that all data is accurate and up-to-date in the WYCAPS system.
• Provides in-home checks and services.
• Monitors urinalysis, school grades, and attendance.
• Fully documents all contact with clients and children.
• Confers with the Social Services Worker and Social Work Supervisors regarding client progress and case plans.

QualificationsPREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:Preference may be given to applicants with experience helping families in need to become stronger and more self-sufficient.**Agency requires that the successful applicant possess a valid driver’s license.KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of parenting.
• Knowledge of policies regarding child protection and benefits.
• Knowledge of the community or institution to be served.
• Knowledge of client data collection.
• Knowledge of word processing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:High School DiplomaExperience:0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs)OREducation & Experience Substitution:1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs)Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:NoneNecessary Special RequirementsPHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position takes place in an average work environment.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.

Supplemental Information049-Department of Family Services – Social ServicesClick to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.URL:The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!to learn more!01(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate’s Degree
• Associate’s Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree and additional coursework
• Master’s Degree
• Master’s Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03(SOSP03) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Social Service Programs? Experience definition: (Experience includes social work background, with children, at risk adults, law enforcement, and counseling.)

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

04(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.05Do you have a valid driver’s license?

• Yes
• No

06Do you have experience helping families in need to become stronger and more self-sufficient?

• Yes
• No

07Please describe your experience helping families in need to become stronger and more self-sufficient.08(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Goverment jobs www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resourses Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

09(A1) If you selected “Current State Employee” please provide the employee’s first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.10(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.11(AA) VETERANS’ PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans’ preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans’ preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans’ preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

12(AA) VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: PER STATUTE, CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF WYOMING ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED IN THE STATE OF WYOMING FOR ONE (1) YEAR OR MORE AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION . If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are a surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran’s military service, and wish to claim any veterans’ preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans’ preference status. By requesting veteran’s preference, you are certifying that you meet the above statutory requirements.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran – DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) – DD214 and Veteran’s Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran – DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

13(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume’ is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

Expected salary

$15.66 per hour

Location

Gillette, WY

Job date

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:32:27 GMT

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