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    Social Service Clinician II - Lexington, United States - State of Kentucky

    State of Kentucky
    State of Kentucky Lexington, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agency that provides services and programs to enhance the self-sufficiency of families; improve safety and permanency for children and vulnerable adults; and engage families and community partners in a collaborative decision-making process.


    DCBS seeks a Social Service Clinician II who is driven to succeed in helping people and advance family self- sufficiency.

    With professionalism and integrity, our agency offers services to families to ensure safe, stable homes for the children of the Commonwealth.

    The Social Service Clinician II is a skilled team member, providing a vital link between the children, families, and local community partners.

    The employee is expected to perform at the highest quality to ensure services to the vulnerable citizens. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, self-discipline, and the ability to work overtime.

    For more information on the Department for Community Based Services, please visit:

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Complete specialized investigations alleging child abuse, neglect, and/or dependency.
    • Meet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child neglect and/or abuse.
    • Meet with other interested parties such as school, daycare, placing agency, and medical staff in order to gather additional information.
    • Complete detailed assessments based on the facts obtained during home visits and meetings with interested parties.
    • Work with families to create a case plan for addressing and correcting issues within the household.
    • Make appropriate referrals and coordinate needed services to outside community resources to assist the family in overcoming identified barriers and to keep children safe in permanent home and promote their wellbeing.
    • Enter case information into the computer/data system by deadline.
    • Complete and submit court reports as needed.
    • Provide professional testimony during administrative and judicial hearings.
    • Work closely with community partners such as law enforcement, school systems, counselors, foster placement agencies, Office of Inspector General, Office of Legal Services, and shelters.
    • Assist with coaching, mentoring, and training new staff.

    The ideal candidate should have:

    • Experience working with families and/or children.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Good time management and organizational skills.
    • The ability to work well under pressure.
    • A willingness to work as part of a team.


    If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding opportunity, we would love to review your application for a Social Service Clinician II with DCBS.


    The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutory definition of front-line staff.

    Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062 and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shall submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


    CHFS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S.

    CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

    For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at or https://www.

    e-Minimum Requirements


    EDUCATION:
    A master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.

    EXPERIENCE, TRAINING,


    OR SKILLS:
    Must have two years of professional social work experience.

    Substitute EDUCATION for


    EXPERIENCE:

    NONE
    Substitute EXPERIENCE for


    EDUCATION:

    A bachelor's degree supplemented by four years of professional social work experience will substitute for the primary education and experience requirements.


    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): If employed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice, an employee in this job classification must furnish to the appointing authority within one month of employment, documentation that he/she possesses a valid driver's license.

    Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

    Working Conditions

    Performs job duties in an office/facility setting and visits clients and/or families at their residence. Provides emergency services on 24-hour basis, including accepting referrals and completing investigations at any hour without prior warning. As a result of enforced intervention, the worker runs the risk of physical harm.

    Probationary Period

    This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

    If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Pamela Handshoe at or
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