Social Worker Sr. (Division of Youth Services)

SALARY

The minimum salary is $49,474.88 annually
This position is exempt and is not eligible for overtime; however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours
Pay Grade 518

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, April 15, 2024

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the positions is to provide advanced, on-going case management and social services to at-risk youth, within Family Court and the Fayette County community, to improve life and increase self-sufficiency and stability. This position works within the Parent and Guardian Empowerment (PAGE) program located at the Black and Williams Center.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in social work
• Two (2) years of related experience 
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Valid driver's license
• Valid Social Work License from the Kentucky Board of Social Work

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides advanced case management, crisis intervention, and social services to assist with educational support and problem resolution
  • Position will lead parent education classes
• Conducts initial and ongoing clients assessments to create, monitor, review and update individualized service plans
• Provides and coordinates the provision of required services for the client and makes referrals as needed
• Enters and maintains accurate and up to date case notes and data; provides needed documentation, writes reports, and performs other administrative tasks as needed
• Creates, contacts, and maintains relationships with community partners, agencies, and service providers
• Coordinates and/or attends treatment team meetings, court hearings, and other various internal and external meetings, as needed
• Transports client(s) to essential meetings and appointments, as needed
• Provides supervision of social work or multi-disciplinary student interns, as assigned
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Valid driver's license
• Valid Social Work License from the Kentucky Board of Social Work
• First Aid and CPR certification must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment and maintained as a condition of employment
• Position located at the Day Treatment Center must obtain Safe Crisis Management within the first six (6) months of employment and maintain it as a condition of continued employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• May be required to work evening hours and/or weekends as assigned
• All positions require drug testing, background check, Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) check, and State and National sex offender registry checks before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.