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

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

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Job Location: Base Location is Greene County, MO. 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.

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services – Children’s Division cares for at‑risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with partner agencies that 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, 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.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Social Services Specialist I:
  
  • High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and four or more years of professional experience in protective services (casework/case management in investigation of abuse or neglect, coordination of foster care, adoptions, and family‑centered services, treatment/rehabilitation, or providing in‑home family crisis intervention services) plus a valid vehicle operator’s license.
  
  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferably in Social Work or a comparable human services field) is preferred and may substitute for experience (30 credit hours = 1 year of experience).
• Social Services Specialist II
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  • High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and five or more years of professional experience in protective services (same scope as above) plus a valid vehicle operator’s license.
  
  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred and may substitute for experience (one or more years).
• Social Services Specialist III
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  • High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and six or more years of professional experience in protective services (same scope as above) plus a valid vehicle operator’s license.
  
  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred and may substitute for experience (two or more years).
• Substitutions: A combination of earned credit hours from an accredited college in the preferred fields (social work, family and child development, special education, psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences) and the described experience may be considered; 30 credit hours are equivalent to 1 year of experience.
• Notice:
  Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis to deny consideration to any applicant.

• 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. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.

The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact: CD-HR.gov