This is a CPS position. The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agency
that provides services and programs to enhance the self-sufficiency of families; improve safety and permanency
for children and vulnerable adults; and engage families and community partners in a collaborative decision-
making process.
DCBS seeks a Social Service Worker I who is driven to succeed in helping people and advance family
self-sufficiency. With professionalism and integrity, our agency offers services to families to
ensure safe, stable homes for the children of the Commonwealth. The Social Service Worker I is a
skilled team member, providing a vital link between the children, families, and local community
partners. The employee is expected to perform at the highest quality to ensure services to the
vulnerable citizens. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, self-discipline, and
ability to work overtime.
For more information on the Department for Community Based Services,
please visit our website at:
https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/pages/default.aspxCareer growth is
encouraged through training and mentoring. Benefits include health and life insurance, flexible
work schedules, paid sick and vacation leave, and retirement benefits.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, or dependency.
- Meet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child neglect and abuse.
- Meet with other interested parties such as school and medical staff in order to gather additional
information.
- Complete detailed assessments based on the facts obtained during home visits and meetings with
interested parties.
- Work with families to create a case plan for addressing and correcting issues within the
household.
- Make referrals to outside community resources to assist the family in overcoming identified
barriers and to keep children safe in a permanent home and promote their wellbeing.
- Enter case information into the computer.
- Complete court reports as needed.
- Provide testimony during administrative and judicial hearings.
- Work closely with community partners such as law enforcement, school systems, counselors, and
shelters.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working with families and children.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- The ability to work well under pressure.
- A willingness to work as part of a team.
If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in
your community, we would love to review your application for a Social Service Worker I with DCBS.
CHFS also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9
information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you
have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you
believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or
https://www.e-verify.gov/The position you are applying for has access to
or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutory definition of front-line staff.
Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062 and 900 KAR 1:050,
applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shall submit to a
fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau
of Investigation
