Job ID: 22558
Agency: Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services
Location: Pierre
Salary: Base pay $22.48 + $2.50 for Eagle Butte Emergency Response
Pay Grade: GI
Closing Date: 4/21/2023

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

Our Culture: Family focused. Person centered.
At our organization it is the belief that every South Dakota family has the right to be safe and secure. We believe in respecting individuals and cultural differences by treating people with dignity, fairness and respect.

Our Department: Build Strong Families, South Dakota's Foundation and Our Future.
The Department of Social Services aims to strengthen and support individuals and families, connecting them with resources to foster independent and healthy lives.

Our Team: Dependable. Committed. Compassionate.
As a member of the Department of Social Services you will be part of a team of professionals who are dependable, committed, and compassionate. We believe collaborative communication, teamwork, partnerships, and trust are foundational to the delivery of essential family services.

What you will do:

• 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 (preferred but not required);
• current practices and interventions used in responding to child abuse and neglect and its affect on child safety and in responding to issues caused by children being removed from their homes (preferred but not required) Identify, locate and contact relatives as possible placement resource for children placed in out of home care.
• assess, provide information and refer relatives for home study. Assist relatives through the home study process.
• gather detailed information from the public regarding reports of alleged child abuse and/or neglect;
• work with the court system including testifying when children are placed in the custody of the state;
• monitor and evaluate existing kinship, foster and adoptive homes;
• respond to emergencies regarding reports of alleged child abuse and/or neglect on a 24-hour basis.

This position will also require the successful candidate to possess a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a valid drivers license and be able to lift children (up to 30 lbs.) in a safe manner.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, public administration, or other human service-related fields is preferred. Entry-level knowledge and abilities may be acquired through any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the incumbent to possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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 (preferred but not required);
• current practices and interventions used in responding to child abuse and neglect and its affect on child safety and in responding to issues caused by children being removed from their homes (preferred but not required)
• establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy, and tact when interacting with others;
• communicate effectively and efficiently;
• successfully plan and organize work activities, adjust to multiple demands, and prioritize tasks to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines;
• demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy and tact when interacting with others;
• display confidence and innovation despite adversity;
• establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders;
• understand concepts related to client confidentiality;
• comprehend, interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws and regulations;
• prepare clear and concise documentation, reports and correspondence that reflect relevant facts.

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 athttps://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=LQK
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"