The Director’s Office has 3 openings for a Social Services Assistant within our CD Residential Program Unit.
Job Posting Number: 3102 8985161, 8985162, & 8985163
Semi-monthly salary: $1,634.80
Annual salary: $39,235.24
Job Location: Statewide
The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives. **
Why you’ll love this position: Are you passionate about helping people? Do you love working with children and families? Do you enjoy assisting people in difficult circumstances? The Department of Social Services Residential Services Unit assists in locating the best residential placement available for each specific child. If you want to be part of a great team working to make a difference, please come join us!
What You’ll Do**
- Ensure a complete packet of information is received from the Children’s Division for each child being referred for residential placement.
- Review case files, correspondences, and confidential client information in paper and electronic forms.
- Assist with compiling and updating both in and out of state residential placement options.
- Assist the Residential Care Screening Team with placement logistics as needed.
- Conduct follow up contacts as directed.
All You Need For Success
High School Diploma or High School Equivalent and possession of a valid vehicle operator’s license. **
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.**
More reasons to love this position: The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . **
If you have questions about this position please contact: Dawn Rector at dawn.m.rector@dss.mo.gov . If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov .
Recruitment Area : All qualified applicants.
Application Deadline** : January 26, 2024
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.