Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

social worker 3 position

division of child and family services is recruiting for a social worker 3 position in the carson city child welfare office. Position works independently to provide child welfare services to children and families to include but not limited to: assess/ manage for on-going safety threats throughout the life of the case; deliver strength-based family centered case management permanency services to families that promote the safety and well-being and permanency of children.

Ensure children have their medical, mental health and educational needs met. Ensure case plans are developed and reviewed in accordance w/ policy and practice guidelines; documentation of assessments, cft's, monthly caseworker visits, court reports, social summaries, diligent search efforts, tpr packets and other pertinent paperwork. A current nevada social work license is a requirement for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the u.s. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

social workers are licensed professionals who provide case management services to children, families, vulnerable adults with intellectual, developmental, physical disabilities, serious mental illness, and older adults (collectively referred to as "vulnerable adults") and other individuals within local communities and institutions. Case management is defined as the process by which an individual's needs are identified and the social, habilitative, and medical services designed to meet those needs are located, coordinated, and monitored.

Positions in this series may specialize in one service area, or may work in several areas as a generalist, depending upon the needs of the community and the mission of the agency to which it is assigned.

*** this recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible**

the state of nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (gina), or compensation and/or wages.

benefits include:

• health insurance: medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the public employees' benefits program (pebp).
• vacation: accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• sick leave: accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• retirement: participation in the nevada public employees retirement system (pers). Employees do not contribute to social security but will contribute to pers if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how pers service may impact social security benefits, visit the ssa publication.
• deferred compensation: the state offers a voluntary deferred compensation program.
• no nevada state income tax.
• public service loan forgiveness: eligible due to public sector employment.
• longevity payments eligibility: employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement (cba), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the labor relations unit (lru).

for more details about your rights and responsibilities as a state of nevada employee, please review the state of nevada employee handbook.

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