Child Welfare Social Worker 1 - Safety/Case Mgmt

Posting Begin Date: 07/24/2023

Posting End Date: 08/02/2023

Category: Social Services

Sub Category: Community and Social Services

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Idaho Falls, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 25.27

Maximum Salary: 25.27

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

People Making a Difference!

Are you a licensed social worker who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of Idaho’s families and children? Are you looking for a career with advancement opportunities and an excellent compensation package? If this sounds like a good fit for you, come join the Child and Family Services team as a Child Welfare Social Worker 1 in our Family and Community Services Division (FACS) in Idaho Falls.

• Child Welfare Social Worker 1s working in Case Management, Safety Assessment or Permanency start out at $25.27/hour.

General Information

• The Child Welfare Social Worker 1 position requires incumbents to work effectively with individuals and families under stress, difficult circumstances, and from diverse backgrounds
• Child Welfare Social Workers perform one or more types of casework, including foster care licensing, adoptions, case management, safety assessment, or intake; some positions may have the opportunity to telework
• The Child Welfare Social Worker 1 is the first of a six-level Child Welfare job series
• This position is designated for individuals with general social work qualifications (which includes possession of a current Idaho social worker license) who have no prior child welfare experience
• Incumbents serve a nine-month probationary period and participate in the Child Welfare Academy in order to learn Idaho child welfare practices and standards and complete Child Welfare Academy assignments
• During the nine-month probationary period, incumbents carry a reduced child welfare caseload under the guidance of child welfare supervisors or designated experienced child welfare social workers to gain knowledge and expertise necessary to provide professional child welfare social work services to children and families who are subjects of child abuse or neglect

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

Benefits

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• Wellness programs
• Multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
• Paid parental leave
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Excellent medical, dental and vision (https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/) insurance- (full-time) employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental
• An opportunity for student loan forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)
• Basic life insurance for employee and family (employee covered at one times annual salary; spouse covered at $10,000; child covered at $5,000)
• 11 paid holidays a year
• And more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Draft case plans related to child abuse/neglect cases and participate in interdisciplinary team staffing to formulate and/or modify treatment plans.
• Perform on-site evaluations of foster homes to determine if appropriate for child placement and recommend approval/disapproval for licensing.
• Prepare written intake reports based on initial interviews with referents and subjects of assessment and draft case plans related to child abuse/neglect issues with recommendations for case-related service decisions.
• Use keyboard to document and enter client data into computerized record systems.
• Prepare court reports, affidavits, testimony, orders to remove the child, etc. for required court proceedings.
• Provide social services, support, and change-oriented activities to preserve family unit and promote client self-determination.
• Prepare case record notes attesting to engagement with clients and results from specific services.
• Consult with experienced social workers, law enforcement, court personnel, community resource workers and school staff.
• Receive and process referrals, complaints, or requests for service, and conduct assessment and fact-finding interviews of child abuse or neglect to obtain and assess mental, physical, economic, employment, environmental and social status of client/family.
• Research, obtain and make referrals to community resources and provide court-related services including court testimony, court reports and other legal documentation and mediation, negotiation, and implementation of agreements.

Minimum Qualifications

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

• Requires current Licensure as a Social Worker in Idaho in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3201 et.seq. Licensure information can be found through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses athttps://apps.dopl.idaho.gov/DOPLPortal/BoardPage.aspx?Bureau=SWO
• Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.

If you have a master's degree or 2 years of experience working in child welfare, you might be interested in applying for Child Welfare Social Worker 2.

• *If you feel you don't meet the Qualifications above for Child Welfare Social Worker 1 or Child Welfare Social Worker 2, you might be interested in our Family Services Worker-Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist, our Case Aide-Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist or Client Services Technician positions.

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EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected]

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.