Residential Care Screening Unit Social Services Assistant

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Job Location: Statewide. Position will assist the Residential Screening Team with residential referrals. 

All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available.

Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g., shift, or time-of-service pay). 

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you passionate about helping people?  Do you love working with children and families?  Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances?  The Department of Social Services – Children’s Division cares for at-risk children and families by providing family preservation and reunification services, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect, and conducting foster care and adoption case management.  If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Ensure a complete packet of information is received from the Children’s Division for each child being referred for residential placement. 
• Review case files, correspondences, and confidential client information in paper and electronic forms.
• Assist with compiling and updating both in and out of state residential placement options. 
• Assist the Residential Care Screening Team with placement logistics as needed.
• Conduct follow up contacts as directed.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications

• Social Services Assistant (I) -

High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

• Social Services Assistant (II) -

High School Diploma or High School Equivalent; and two or more years of professional experience with a public or private agency in the delivery of protective services and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license. OR

An Associate’s Degree (Substitutions allowed) and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license.

(A combination of earned credit hours from an accredited college or university in the preferred fields such as social work, family and child development, special education, psychology, sociology, or related behavioral sciences and experience described may substitute for the stated qualifications. 30 credit hours are equivalent to 1 year of experience. Professional experience as described must be of a substantial period of time (over 50% of time)).

(Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to travel throughout the State of Missouri as needed

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.  Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.  This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here. 

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.