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Job Location: Base is Greene County.

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!

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: CD-HR@dss.mo.gov

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

Responsibilities

- Arrange, transport, and supervise visits between children placed in out of home care, their parents and siblings to promote and enhance the parent/child relationship.
- Maintain case file, correspondence and client confidential information in paper and electronic form.
- Write monthly reports of activities with clients, collateral contacts, client contact observations, client progress and functioning.
- Assist with conducting required monthly contacts including home visits to assess the needs and safety of the children and family.
- Notify caseworker in the event of crisis, safety concerns, negative change in behavior or other observations.
- Provide paraprofessional services coaching clients to foster a positive family unit that is in support of the family’s case goals and plans.
- Offer instruction and guidance to parents on child development and child rearing techniques.
- Assist with activities of daily living that will include goal setting, planning and other related activities to manage a home and basic life skills.
- Provide support in the development of parenting skills, stress management, crisis management, and safety networks that can aid in the safety, permanency, and well-being of the children and family.
- Provide education for parents on how to access community resources.
- Conduct follow up contacts as directed.

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