Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Assists professional social services workers and the staff of public social services agency in daily case management.

Human Resource Contact: 307-777-3547

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Transports clients to appointments, visitations, treatment centers, and foster care facilities.
• Sets up visitation schedules.
• Supervises parental visits with children and monitors telephone calls.
• Conducts parenting classes.
• Gives testimony in court regarding the observation of clients and families.
• Assists with file management, computer file entries, and case narratives; ensures that all data is accurate and up-to-date in the WYCAPS system.
• Provides in-home checks and services.
• Monitors urinalysis, school grades, and attendance.
• Fully document all contact with clients and children.
• Confers with the Social Services Worker regarding client progress and case plans.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to applicants with experience helping families in need to become stronger and more self-sufficient.

**Agency requires that the successful applicant possess a valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE:

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  Knowledge of parenting.
• Knowledge of policies regarding child protection and benefits.
• Knowledge of the community or institution to be served.
• Knowledge of client data collection.
• Knowledge of word processing.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

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  This position takes place in an average work environment.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including taking fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

Supplemental Information

049-Department of Family Services - Field Operations

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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