Associate​/Social Services Specialist; I​/II​/III

Associate/Social Services Specialist (I/II/III)

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Base Location is Kansas City, MO. This position will be based out of the Fletcher Daniels State Office Building and will be under the Kansas City Region’s Rapid Response Team. This team will be a floater team and be fill ins for any program line who may need extra support due to staffing crisis. All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.

Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g., shift, or time-of-service pay). The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with partnering agencies who serve children and families;
• Assist families to attain and maintain stability through appropriate casework, home management or referral for more skilled counseling treatment;
• Interact with law enforcement and juvenile officers, other public officials, and community organizations regarding family and children issues;
• Represent Children’s Division during court hearings and other meetings related to case work;
• Respond to the needs of children in their homes and throughout the community, providing transportation, if needed;
• All other duties as assigned.

Associate Social Services Specialist: A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and Four or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

OR

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably a degree in Social Work or comparable human services field. (Substitutions allowed)

Social Services Specialist (II): A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and Five or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect; coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

OR

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably a degree in Social Work or comparable human services field (Substitutions allowed); and One or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services including casework/case management…

Social Services Specialist (III): A High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and Six or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services including casework/case management…

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work a combination evening/weekend shift
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Availability to be in the “on call” rotation one weekend a month.
• Ability to travel throughout the State of Missouri as needed

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

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