Ongoing Specialist (Family Services Specialist) - $2,000 Hiring Incentive
*** $2,000 Hiring Incentive! ***
Job ID: 23134
Agency: Department of Social Services - Division of Child Protection Services
Location: Mission
Salary: $26.55 per hour
Pay Grade: GI
Closing Date: 06/08/2023
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/.
This position is responsible for completing assessments with families alleged to have maltreated their children including analysis of safety threats to children; immediate response to situations involving children in present danger; child safety management through out of home placement or in home safety plan; professional documentation; and court testimony.
Incumbent may be required to work a flexible schedule which may include evening, night, holiday, and weekend hours. Emergency response duties may be required. In and out-of-state travel may be required.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, public administration, or other human service-related fields may be considered as applicable to the entry-level knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 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 (preferred but not required);
- theories and concepts related to impact of separation on children involuntarily removed from their families (preferred but not required);
- 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;
- 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.
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.
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"