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8/7/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2603849
Social Service Worker I
Salary
$55,541.52 - $64,816.08 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Community Based Services
Location
455 Park Place, Suite 120A
Description
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the
telecommuting arrangement at any time.https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/pages/default.aspx Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, and/or dependency.
Meet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child neglect and/or abuse.
Meet with other interested parties such as school and medical staff in order to gather additional information.
Complete detailed assessments based on the facts obtained during home visits and meetings with interested parties.
Work with families to create a case plan for addressing and correcting issues within the household.
Make referrals to outside community resources to assist the family in overcoming identified barriers and to keep children. safe in a permanent home and promote their wellbeing.
Enter case information into the computer.
Complete court reports as needed.
Provide testimony during administrative and judicial hearings.
Work closely with community partners such as law enforcement, school systems, counselors, and shelters Experience working with families and/or children.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Good time management and organizational skills.
The ability to work well under pressure.
A willingness to work as part of a team. https://www.e-verify.gov/ .
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
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 or residential program 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 9 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tanika Wall at tanika.wall@ky.gov or 859-971-4467.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
