Family Services Specialist - Urgent Role

We are searching for an expert Family Services Specialist to join our incredible team at South Dakota State Government in Mobridge, SD.
Growing your career as a Full Time Family Services Specialist is a great opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in people management, cooperation and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Family Services Specialist at South Dakota State Government today!

Job Description

*** $2,000 HIRING INCENTIVE *** Job ID: 22493 Agency: Department of Social Services/Division of Child Protection Location: Mobridge Salary: $24.98 per hour Pay Grade: GI Closing Date: 04/11/23 This is a full-time position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit Our Culture: Family focused. Person centered. A t our organization it is the belief that every South Dakota family has the right to be safe and secure. We believe in respecting individuals and cultural differences by treating people with dignity, fairness and respect. Our Department: Build Strong Families, South Dakota's Foundation and Our Future. T he Department of Social Services aims to strengthen and support individuals and families, connecting them with resources to foster independent and healthy lives. Our Team: Dependable. Committed. Compassionate. A s a member of the Department of Social Services you will be part of a team of professionals who are dependable, committed, and compassionate. We believe collaborative communication, teamwork, partnerships, and trust are foundational to the delivery of essential family services. Who we want:

• highly motivated and experienced person with a passion for serving the public and displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;
• compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas;
• dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities;
• person who is dedicated and who will represent the Department of Social Service with integrity and enthusiasm;
• individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.

What you will do:

• gather detailed information from the public regarding reports of alleged child abuse and/or neglect;
• complete assessments with families alleged to have maltreated their children including analysis of danger threats to children;
• provide intervention services with families after a determination has occurred that conditions in the home threaten child safety;
• work with the court system including testifying when children are placed in the custody of the state;
• monitor and evaluate existing kinship, foster and adoptive homes;
• respond to emergencies regarding reports of alleged child abuse and/or neglect on a 24-hour basis.

This position requires employees to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings, nights, holidays and weekend hours. There may also be emergency response duties. In addition, there may be responsibilities to travel in and out of state. This position will also require the successful candidate to possess a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a valid driver's license and be able to lift children (up to 30 lbs.) in a safe manner. 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);
• current practices and interventions used in responding to child abuse and neglect and its affect on child safety and in responding to issues caused by children being removed from their homes (preferred but not required)
• establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy, and tact when interacting with others;
• communicate effectively and efficiently;
• successfully plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines;
• demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy and tact when interacting with others;
• display confidence and innovation despite adversity;
• establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders;
• understand concepts related to client confidentiality;
• comprehend, interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws and regulations;
• prepare clear and concise documentation, reports and correspondence that reflect relevant facts;
• conceptualize needed change and initiate appropriate activities to move from concepts to implementation.

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 . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS. Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: View phone number on kelolandemployment.com Email: View email address on kelolandemployment.com "An Equal Opportunity Employer"

Benefits of working as a Family Services Specialist in Mobridge, SD:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package