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As a Social Worker with the Department of Family Services (DFS), you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being of Wyoming families. Your work will involve engaging with individuals facing various challenges and connecting them with vital resources. Social work is both rewarding and demanding. You will navigate complex situations that require empathy, resilience, and the ability to manage bureaucratic processes. While the role is often challenging, the impact you make on the community will be invaluable.
Job Responsibility:
Determines client needs for basic social services for children and adults
Carries a caseload and keeps all case file documentation current
Works collaboratively with law enforcement, other professionals, and agencies
Works directly with the institution or facility to develop and monitor a comprehensive treatment plan for youth in the community (home) and/or placement, including foster care and residential
Monitors assess and address community service and restitution needs and maintain a schedule of restitution responsibilities
Provides group educational sessions in cognitive skills to help develop pro-social behaviors
Develops discharge plans with the facility, youth, and family prior to discharge from the facility
Prepares for and testifies in court, preliminary hearings, multi-disciplinary team meetings, family partnership meetings, and court hearings
Appears and represents high-risk juveniles during pre-adjudication hearings, periodic reviews, status hearings, and revocation arraignments
Interview clients, periodically reassess client needs, and refer clients to community resources or other agency personnel
Prepares assessments, designs case plans, evaluates the progress of participants, and makes and monitors appropriate placements
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services)
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Aide
OR 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Aide
Knowledge of mental illnesses, medications, capacity, and competency
Knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to Social Work, including ICWA, ICPC, AFCARS, ASFA, and others
Knowledge of the court system, juvenile protection laws, and federal and state laws
Nice to have:
Bachelor's Degree in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or administration of justice
ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call hours
What we offer:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance