Social Services Aide

Job Title

This position is responsible for transporting children and coordinating and supervising visitation between children and families to support safe and positive family interactions.

Open until filled. This position is responsible for transporting children and coordinating and supervising visitation between children and families to support safe and positive family interactions. The successful candidate will also receive and process reports of abuse and neglect involving children and vulnerable adults. Reports are received in person, by phone, and through email, and must be accurately documented and entered into the department's data management system.

In addition, this position provides support to professional social services workers and assists public social services agency staff with daily case management activities. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to work compassionately with individuals and families in sensitive situations.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

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Preferences:
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.

Minimum qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) OR Education & Experience Substitution: 1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs). Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None

Physical 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 taking 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.

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.