Social Services Specialist

Salary:
Associate Social Services Specialist: $1,342.27 (semi-monthly)
Social Services Specialist: $1,458.14 (semi-monthly)
How to Apply:
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Associate Social Services Specialist

Position Description:
This is an entry-level professional social service work in the Children’s Division of the Department of Social Services providing protective services on behalf of children and families in instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s or higher level degree from an accredited college or university. A degree in Social Work or comparable human services field is preferred; however, applicants with an unrelated Bachelor’s degree, but possessing direct relevant experience and/or competencies may be allowed substitutions on a case-by-case basis.

Social Services Specialist

Position Description:
This is a professional social service work in the Children’s Division of the Department of Social Services in the application of direct social work methods with or, on behalf of children and families in instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A degree in Social Work or comparable human services field is preferred; however, applicants with an unrelated Bachelor’s degree, but possessing direct relevant experience and/or competencies may be allowed substitutions on a case-by-case basis; and,
One or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective children’s services, including casework/case management in: investigation of abuse or neglect of children; coordination of child foster care, adoptions, and family centered services; juvenile treatment/rehabilitation; and/or providing in-home family crisis intervention services, and possession of a valid vehicle perator’s license.
(A combination of graduate education from an accredited college or university in the preferred fields and experience described may substitute for the stated qualifications.)