Social services worker of youth services Job at LexingtonFayette Urban County Government, Lexington, KY

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  • LexingtonFayette Urban County Government
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

SALARY



The minimum salary is $45,547.84 annually.
This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours.
Pay Grade 516

FILING DEADLINE DATE



The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 3, 2024

GENERAL DESCRIPTION



The purpose of this position is to provide entry level, professional social work services to Fayette County¿s families, court involved and/or at-risk youth in order to improve quality of life and increase self-sufficiency and stability.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or another related field
  • No experience required
  • Valid driver's license

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provides entry level social work services to assist with educational, recreational, financial, insurance and benefits counseling, enrollment, support, and problem resolution
  • Assesses client(s) needs, strengths, challenges, and resources through visits in the office, at home, and/or at school to determine goals and create service plans; monitors and reviews goals and plans on an ongoing basis
  • Contacts and maintains relationships with community partners, agencies, and service providers to advocate for client(s), obtains needed resources, and/or refers for services
  • Transports client(s) to essential meetings and appointments, as needed
  • Enters and maintains accurate and up to date case notes and data; provides needed documentation, reports, and/or legal releases
  • Represents the division at various internal and external meetings; assists with public functions and special events as needed
  • Maintains regular communication with youth¿s parent(s) and/or guardian(s) regarding status of service plans, goal, or issues, as assigned
  • Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

  • Valid driver's license
  • First Aid and CPR certification must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment and maintained as a condition of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • May be required to work evening hours and/or weekends as assigned.
  • All positions require drug testing, background check, Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) check, and State and National sex offender registry checks before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

HOW TO APPLY



Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.



RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION , but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.


Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.



***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***

CLOSING STATEMENT



Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

  • Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits
  • Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-and-unpaid-time-benefits
  • Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:



Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507


Phone: (859) 258-3030
Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov

Job Tags

Full time, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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