Job ID: 22461
Agency: Department of Social Services - Division of Child Protection
Location: Sioux Falls or Rapid City
Salary: $22.48 per hour
Pay Grade: GI
Closing Date: 03/31/2023

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/.

Provides direct interventions with children and families when allegations of child maltreatment have been received; intervenes with families to address changes needed to secure children’s safety in their homes; recruits and supports foster and relative homes to provide care for maltreated children; and locates permanent homes for children unable to return to their birth families.

Duties are performed in the office full time, and the ability to talk, type, and process information is a necessity. An incumbent may encounter high-level stress and emotional situations, strong differences of opinion, and exposure to difficult family situations. Incumbents may be required to work a flexible schedule to meet demands of the centralized intake statewide program.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, public administration, or other human service-related fields is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• theories and concepts related to culture, child development, family connections and family;
• dynamics and their influence on child and parental relationships and behavior;
• needs and potential sources of conflict for children in placement and appropriate placement resources;
• current practices and interventions used in responding to child abuse and neglect and its effect;
• on child safety and in responding to issues caused by children being removed from their homes;
• establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and demonstrate;
• compassion, respect, courtesy, and tact when interacting with others;
• actively listen, elicit needed information and communicate information effectively and accurately;
• utilize computerized data system (Microsoft Word preferred but not required);
• prepare clear and concise documentation, reports, and correspondence that reflect relevant facts;
• effectively plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines;
• gather and analyze data; reason logically and accurately; and solve problems using commonsense, reasoning and resourcefulness;
• assume initiative with minimal supervision;
• observe and correctly assess situations.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=LNY
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"