Caseworker, Social Work

Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Fulfill your passion for serving others and making a difference in your community by becoming a vital member of our Casework team at the Wyoming State Hospital. Assist with problem solving, attaining goals and provide information throughout hospitalization for our patients.

• 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!  for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Human Resource Contact:
Brenda Hales / brenda.hales /

• Responsible for individualized case planning, discharge planning, and monitoring progress.
• Responsible for case management duties to include planning and implementing all facets of programming and associated documentation.
• Prepares, organizes, schedules, and implements psycho educational groups and interventions.
• Monitors patient compliance with established goals and objectives; updates case plans as needed.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are currently a certified Social Worker.

• Knowledge of human behavior, motivation, and interpersonal behavior.
• Knowledge of the varied techniques of programming/education.
• Knowledge of social work principles and practices.
• Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems and community resources.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services)
• Experience: 0- 2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework)
• OR
• Education & Experience Substitution: 3- 5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Casework)
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

• Physical ability to lift, twist, bend, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be completed on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, 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 Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, state retirement plan, deferred compensation plan, and longevity pay.
• The Wyoming State Hospital uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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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.