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8/8/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2603871
Social Service Clinician II
Salary
$67,204.32 - $78,425.28 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health
Location
311 North Arnold Avenue, Suite 502
Description
Are you looking for a fulfilling career, working for an agency that is making positive changes in the community?
Are you interested in working with a highly motivated team of professionals? Are you looking for a job that qualifies for the federal
public service student loan forgiveness (PSLF) program?Provides medical social services for children with special health care needs and their families through
ongoing assessment and evaluation of client and family social service needs.
Makes referrals when necessary for access to community services, waiver programs, or resources.
Educates and assists with transition planning for the patient and family.
Promotes the elimination of barriers to services by working with patients and families to identify and
arranges resources as needed, including home visits, arranging transportation, scheduling interpreters,
lodging, food, financial assistance, and facilitation of access to care for all provided services.
Assists patients with annual financial updates when required.
Serves as an advocate for patients and their families by participating with patients and families in meetings for
school or other activities.
Provides information to families regarding child development, patient diagnosis,
emergency planning, and vocational rehabilitation; ensures family participation in decision-making.
Serves on community committees and acts as a liaison for outreach activities as an Office for Children with
Special Health Care Needs (OCSHCN) representative.
Maintains a database of resources available in the assigned district.
Maintains records of Care Coordination and Social Services provided by documenting in the patient medical
record system utilized by the OCSHCN.
Performs other duties as assigned. Strong self‑motivation and the ability to perform effectively under pressure
Flexible, analytical, and solution oriented
Strong verbal and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills are necessary
Proven leadership and team‑building abilities
Computer literacy https://www.e-verify.gov/ .
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: A master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of professional social work experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree supplemented by four years of professional social work experience will substitute for the primary education and experience requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): If employed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice, an employee in this job classification must furnish to the appointing authority within one month of employment, documentation that he/she possesses a valid driver's license. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Performs job duties in an office/facility setting and visits clients and/or families at their residence. Provides emergency services on 24-hour basis, including accepting referrals and completing investigations at any hour without prior warning. As a result of enforced intervention, the worker runs the risk of physical harm.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Angela Conley at angela.conley@ky.gov or 502-761-2272.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
