Social Worker - Social And Human Services (Hybrid) - #251125-7713SH-001

State of Connecticut•Bridgeport, CT

70d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about serving the children and families of CT in need? If so, we invite you to discover this outstanding opportunity! The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is recruiting for Social Worker vacancies (Full time, 40 hours per week, 8:00am to 5:00pm). Our mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive; sharpening the safety focus through prevention across the child welfare system. We are seeking individuals who are looking to advance their career and make a difference. Work locations will be in offices located in the following Regions: Region 1: Bridgeport and Norwalk Region 2: Milford and New Haven Region 3: Middletown, Norwich and Windham (Willimantic) Region 4: Hartford and Manchester Region 5: Danbury, Torrington and Waterbury Region 6: New Britain and Meriden Applicants selected for hire should expect to be assigned to one of the above listed offices. State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off. NOTE: Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies. Not all applicants will be contacted for an interview and you are encouraged to apply for future postings. You can learn more about working for our state here and by checking out our latest YouTube video to see what it is like to work at Department of Children and Families:

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of principles, techniques and methods of professional social work
Considerable knowledge of various economic, emotional, medical, psychological and social factors influencing attitudes and behavior of individuals and families
Knowledge of community resources available to individuals and families
Considerable interpersonal skills
Considerable oral and written communication skills
Considerable ability to interpret and apply social work policies
Considerable ability to prepare clear and concise reports and case histories
A Master's degree in social work or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience in the self-directed use of case management techniques and counseling to sustain or restore client functioning OR a Bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in the self-directed use of case management techniques and counseling to sustain or restore client functioning.
Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are completed.
Incumbents in this class will be required to possess retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.
Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of highly skilled case work services;
Obtains medical, physical and social histories of clients in order to provide maximum services to individual;
Confers with clients, relatives, professional associates and other social welfare agencies regarding case problems;
Provides counseling services to an assigned caseload;
Provides services to aged and disabled clients in boarding or convalescent homes;
Conducts and interprets results of investigations, professionally evaluating their significance;
Seeks employment, housing, financial assistance and other services for an assigned caseload;
Independently prepares case histories, forms and reports;
Performs related duties as required.
Performs a variety of highly skilled case work services for children and youth;
Maintains medical, physical, social and psychological histories;
Counsels families, children and youth both individually and in groups;
Investigates, evaluates and makes recommendations for Juvenile Court on all petitions alleging neglect or abuse of children;
Recruits and selects foster and adoptive homes for placement of children;
Consults with psychologists, psychiatrists and other staff to develop and administer treatment plans;
Consults with community groups to determine appropriate referrals and develop community resources;
May supervise volunteer workers in conjunction with department volunteer services programs;
Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off.

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