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Job Location: Base is negotiable within the Southwest Region of Missouri.

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.

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

- Completing home assessments on resource homes, managing licensed resource homes, and provide continual support for assigned resource homes.
- Records ongoing case activity and prepares all required reports.
- Cooperates with other agencies in serving children and families.
- Provides services which promote healthful child development.
- Conducts studies and provides treatment services as ordered by a court or after referral by agency staff.
- Interacts with law enforcement and juvenile officers, other public officials, and community organizations regarding family and children issues.
- Attends court hearings and meetings related to assigned casework.
- Maintains liaison with volunteers at the county level in coordinating the operation of a volunteer program.
- Performs work under close supervision, from a Social Services Unit Supervisor or higher level, as part of a training process to develop understanding and skill within the framework of agency rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Performs other related work as assigned.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• The operation of a motor vehicle is an essential function of this classification. Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties upon the date of hire and throughout employment.
• THIS POSITION MAY ALSO REQUIRE TRAVEL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE STATE OF MISSOURI.
• THIS POSITION MAY REQUIRE BEING ON CALL.

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