Social Service Worker I

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n10/4/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

nreq81460

nSocial Service Worker I

nPay Grade14

nSalary

n$55,541.52 - $64,816.08 Annually

nEmployment Type

nEXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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nHiring Agency

nCabinet for Health & Family Services | Department of Community Based Services

nLocation

n356 Suwannee Trail Street

nBowling Green, KY 42103 USA

nDescription

nThe agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

nThe 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.

nDCBS 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.

nFor more information on the Department for Community Based Services, please visit our website at:

nResponsibilities include but are not limited to:

nnnInvestigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, and/or dependency.

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nnMeet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child neglect and/or abuse.

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nnMeet with other interested parties such as school and medical staff in order to gather additional information.

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nnComplete detailed assessments based on the facts obtained during home visits and meetings with interested parties.

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nnWork with families to create a case plan for addressing and correcting issues within the household.

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nnMake referrals to outside community resources to assist the family in overcoming identified barriers and to keep children safe in permanent home and promote their wellbeing.

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nnEnter case information into the computer.

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nnComplete court reports as needed.

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nnProvide testimony during administrative and judicial hearings.

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nnWork closely with community partners such as law enforcement, school systems, counselors, and shelters.

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n nThe ideal candidate will have:

nnnExperience working with families and/or children

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nnStrong verbal and written communication skills

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nnGood time management and organizational skills

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nnThe ability to work well under pressure

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nnA willingness to work as part of a team.

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nnA valid driver’s license

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n nIf you are interested in a challenging, yet rewarding, opportunity we would love to review your application for a Social Service Worker I with DCBS.

nThe 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.

nCHFS 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 or

nMinimum Requirements

nEDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.

nEXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE

nSubstitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE

nSubstitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE

nSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):If employed by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice, an employee in this job classification must furnish to the appointing authority within one month of employment, documentation that he/she possesses a valid driver's license Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

nWorking Conditions

nPerforms job duties in an office/facility or residential program setting and visits clients and/or families at their residence. Provides emergency services on 24-hour basis, including accepting referrals and completing investigations at any hour without prior warning. As a result of enforced intervention, the worker runs the risk of physical harm.

nProbationary Period

nThis job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111

nIf you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Misty Morgan ( ?Subject=req81460 - Social Service Worker I) or .

nAn Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Worksite address

bowling green, KY, 42103, US

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