Social Services Specialist - Kansas City, MO, United States - State of Missouri

Description

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? 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.

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with partnering agencies who serve children and families
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
Social Services Specialist (II):
(A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably a degree in Social Work or comparable human services field; One or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.
Social Services Specialist (III):
(A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferably a degree in Social Work or comparable human services field; Three or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.
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 services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.

Ability to travel throughout the State of Missouri as needed
Availability to be in the "on call" rotation one weekend a month.

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.

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