Social Services Worker

Description And Functions

As a Social Worker with the Wyoming Department of Family Services, you will play an important role in supporting the well‑being of Wyoming families. This position works directly with individuals and families facing a variety of challenges, helping connect them with critical services and resources.

Social work is both rewarding and challenging. You will encounter complex situations that require empathy, resilience, and strong problem‑solving skills. While the work can be demanding, the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Wyoming families is invaluable.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. That’s why we offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available

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

• Determines client needs for basic social services for children and adults.
• Carries a caseload and keeps all case file documentation current.
• Works collaboratively with law enforcement, other professionals, and agencies.
• Works directly with the institution or facility to develop and monitor a comprehensive treatment plan for youth in the community (home) and placement, including foster care and residential.
• Monitors assess and address community service and restitution needs and maintain a schedule of restitution responsibilities.
• Provides group educational sessions in cognitive skills to help develop pro‑social behaviors.
• Develops discharge plans with the facility, youth, and family prior to discharge from the facility.
• Prepares for and testifies in court, preliminary hearings, multi‑disciplinary team meetings, family partnership meetings, and court hearings.
• Appears and represents high‑risk juveniles during pre‑adjudication hearings, periodic reviews, status hearings, and revocation arraignments.
• Interview clients, periodically reassess client needs, and refer clients to community resources or other agency personnel.
• Prepares assessments, designs case plans, evaluates the progress of participants, and makes and monitors appropriate placements.

• Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or administration of justice.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on‑call hours.

• Knowledge of mental illnesses, medications, capacity, and competency.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to Social Work, including ICWA, ICPC, AFCARS, ASFA, and others.
• Knowledge of the court system, juvenile protection laws, and federal and state laws.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Social Services)

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Aide.

OR

3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Aide.

None

• This position takes place in an average work environment.

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt
• All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background check, including the taking of 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.

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long‑term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a…