Social Service Worker I

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10/1/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Social Service Worker I

Pay Grade
14

Salary

$55,541.52 - $64,816.08 Annually

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Community Based Services

Location

240 Hartford Road
Hawesville, KY 42348 USA

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

Description

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.aspx

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Investigate allegations of child abuse, neglect, and/or dependency.
• Meet with family members to determine the merits of a report of child neglect and/or 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 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.

Skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

• Experience working with families and/or 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 we would love to review your application
for a Social Service Worker I with DCBS.

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.

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/.

Minimum Requirements

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

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE

SPECIAL 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.

Working Conditions

Performs 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.

Probationary Period

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

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Cherie Griffin at [email protected] or 270-274-8996.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D