New Job Intake Family Services Specialist In South Dakota

Job ID: 23725
Agency: Department of Social Services / Division of Child Protection Services
Location: Rapid City
Salary: $25.55 per hour
Pay Grade: GI
Closing Date: 07/20/2023

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/.

Summary:
Duties are performed in the office full time. The ability to talk, type, and process information efficiently is a necessity. An incumbent may encounter high-level stress and emotional situations, strong differences of opinion, and exposure to difficult family situations. Incumbents may be required to work a flexible schedule to meet demands of the centralized intake statewide program.

Receives reports of alleged child maltreatment and community concern about child safety; to assist individuals who are reporting their concerns to provide specific and detailed information; to determine if the reported concerns include the identification of Present Danger or Impending Danger; to determine if a report will be screened in and assigned for an Initial Family Assessment; to provide information to reporters about other SD DSS Programs and/or community resources that are of assistance. This position does not carry a caseload and does not have on-call responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, public administration, or other human service-related fields is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of:

• theories and concepts related to culture, child development, family connections and family;
• dynamics and their influence on child and parental relationships and behavior;
• needs and potential sources of conflict for children in placement and appropriate placement resources;
• current practices and interventions used in responding to child abuse and neglect and its effect
• on child safety and in responding to issues caused by children being removed from their homes;
• establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy, and tact when interacting with others;
• actively listen, elicit needed information and communicate information effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing;
• utilize computerized data system (Microsoft Word preferred but not required);
• prepare clear and concise documentation, reports, and correspondence that reflect relevant facts;
• effectively plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks
• to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines;
• gather and analyze data; reason logically and accurately; and solve problems using common sense, reasoning and resourcefulness;
• assume initiative with minimal supervision;
• observe and correctly assess situations.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

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You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: [email protected]
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"