Family Service Specialist Trainee

The Department of Children and Families has an immediate need for Social Workers, also known as Family Service Specialist Trainees (FSST).  The FSST performs field and office work involving collecting, analyzing and recording significant facts.  

Responsibilities may include responding to child abuse/neglect referrals, responding to requests for child welfare services, in-home visits and arranging for residential or foster care placements. 

During the first 12 months, employees hired in the position of FSST will attend a comprehensive in-service training program, in addition to performing field and office casework duties. 

 *REQUIREMENTS: 

 NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. 

 Four (4) years of professional experience in social work, direct support counseling, guidance, or case management involving high risk child abuse and neglect or other problematic situations involving counseling services to clients with social, emotional, psychological, or behavioral problems including gathering and analyzing information, determining needs, and planning and supporting and/or carrying out treatment plans. 

 OR 

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university  

NOTE: Bachelor’s degree in social work or Master’s degree in Social Work is preferred.  A Social Work related degree will be seriously considered.