DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

Are you a licensed social worker who wants to make a positive difference in the lives of Idaho’s families and children? Are you looking for a career with advancement opportunities and an excellent compensation package? If this sounds like a good fit for you, come join the Child and Family Services team as a Child Welfare Social Worker 1.

• excellent medical, dental and vision insurance-employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.00/month for dental
• generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
• 11 paid holidays a year
• paid parental leave
• multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
• basic life insurance for employee and family
  • employee covered at one times annual salary
  • spouse covered at $10,000
  • child covered at $5,000
• wellness programs
• ongoing training opportunities
• an opportunity for student loan forgiveness
• and more!

Our generous benefits package increases the total compensation of a Child Welfare Social Worker 1 making $23.31 to an estimated $34.33/hour.

We have multiple opportunities for Child Welfare Social Workers throughout the beautiful state of Idaho.

• Southwest Idaho (Boise, Caldwell, Nampa, Payette, Mountain Home) is not only home to Boise, the state’s capital, it offers up a distinct blend of outdoor escapades and rich culture. Southwest Idaho offers incredible hiking and biking trails, rushing rivers, and historical sites as well as urban delights in Boise, Caldwell, and Nampa. The region’s many lakes and rivers offer endless opportunities for adventure. When the snow flies, choose from an array of ski areas for a variety of winter activities.

• The Snake River is at the heart of the South Central Idaho (Twin Falls & Burley); view majestic waterfalls, soak in hot springs, or paddle on clear spring waters. Deep canyons, high bluffs, and unusual rock formations can be found throughout the region. Peaceful countryside drives lead to the granite columns and spires of City of Rocks National Reserve. Beauty and adventure are just outside your door in South Central Idaho.

• Eastern Idaho (Pocatello, Blackfoot, Preston, Idaho Falls & Rexburg) is nature’s wonderland; hike to a hidden mountain lake, explore miles of hiking and biking trails, or take a soak in the hot pools of Lava Hot Springs. Take advantage of Pocatello’s 50-mile City Creek Trail System for biking and hiking. Idaho Falls, nestled beneath the shadow of the Tetons, has a backyard that is filled with recreational opportunities including world-famous fly fishing and Yellowstone National Park.

• Northern Idaho (Coeur d'Alene, Kellogg, Ponderay, Lewiston, Moscow & Grangeville) is known for tree-covered mountains and magnificent lakes, including Priest Lake, Lake Pend Oreille, and Lake Coeur d’Alene. With several state parks, scenic byways, and hundreds of miles of biking trails, Northern Idaho’s panhandle delivers beauty and adventure. And if you’re in search of rolling hills of farmland, flower-filled meadows, and breath-taking view of Hells Canyon, look no further than North Central Idaho.

General Information:

• This position is designated for individuals with general social work qualifications (which includes possession of a current Idaho social worker license) who have no prior child welfare experience
• The Child Welfare Social Worker 1 position requires incumbents to work effectively with individuals and families under stress, difficult circumstances, and from diverse backgrounds
• Child Welfare Social Workers perform one or more types of casework, including foster care licensing, adoptions, case management, safety assessment, or intake; some positions may have the opportunity to telework
• Incumbents serve a nine-month probationary period and participate in the Child Welfare Academy in order to learn Idaho child welfare practices and standards and complete Child Welfare Academy assignments
• During the nine-month probationary period, incumbents carry a reduced child welfare caseload under the guidance of child welfare supervisors or designated experienced child welfare social workers to gain knowledge and expertise necessary to provide professional child welfare social work services to children and families who are subjects of child abuse or neglect
• The Child Welfare Social Worker 1 is the first of a six-level Child Welfare job series

This announcement may be used to fill full-time, part-time, and temporary positions. When completing your application, please select all of the locations you would be interested in working-Boise, Caldwell, Nampa, Payette, Mountain Home, Twin Falls, Burley, Pocatello, Blackfoot, Preston, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Coeur d'Alene, Kellogg, Ponderay, Lewiston, Moscow, or Grangeville. Failing to select a location may result in your not being included on the hiring list for that location. These selections are made under Agency Questions. Applications for this position are good for 90 days. If you are still interested in this position after 90 days, you must reapply.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

This is an on-going announcement which means at the time applicants apply, we may or may not have an opening. Those applicants that take and pass the exam to show they meet the minimum qualifications will be place on the eligibility list. When a position becomes available, a hiring/referred list will be created from the qualified applicants on the eligibility list. A hiring supervisor will then directly contact those applicants they wish to interview.

• Receive and process referrals, complaints, or requests for service, and conduct assessment and fact-finding interviews of child abuse or neglect to obtain and assess mental, physical, economic, employment, environmental and social status of client/family.
• Prepare written intake reports based on initial interviews with referents and subjects of assessment and draft case plans related to child abuse/neglect issues with recommendations for case-related service decisions.
• Draft case plans related to child abuse/neglect cases and participate in interdisciplinary team staffing to formulate and/or modify treatment plans.
• Provide social services, support, and change-oriented activities to preserve family unit and promote client self-determination.
• Prepare case record notes attesting to engagement with clients and results from specific services.
• Perform on-site evaluations of foster homes to determine if appropriate for child placement and recommend approval/disapproval for licensing.
• Research, obtain and make referrals to community resources and provide court-related services including court testimony, court reports and other legal documentation and mediation, negotiation, and implementation of agreements.
• Prepare court reports, affidavits, testimony, orders to remove the child, etc. for required court proceedings.
• Consult with experienced social workers, law enforcement, court personnel, community resource workers and school staff.
• Use keyboard to document and enter client data into computerized record systems.

You must possess all the minimum qualifications listed below to pass the exam for this position. Click on the Questions tab associated with this announcement for the details regarding minimum qualification requirements. The Supplemental Questions on the application are the exam questions. If it is a written answer, please make sure you answer each question with enough detail to determine how you meet the requirements. Do not put see resume as your answer to written questions. Answer each written question thoroughly. Failure to do this may result in not passing the exam and disqualify you from being considered for this position.

• Requires current Licensure as a Social Worker in Idaho in accordance with Idaho Code 54-3201 et.seq. Licensure information can be found through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses at https://apps.dopl.idaho.gov/DOPLPortal/BoardPage.aspx?Bureau=SWO
• Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.

If you also have a Master's degree or 2 years of experience working in child welfare, you might be interested in this opportunity:

Child Welfare Social Worker 2

****If you feel you don't meet the Qualifications above for Child Welfare Social Worker 1 or Child Welfare Social Worker 2, you might be interested in our Psychosocial Rehabilitations Specialist or Client Services Technician positions.

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EEO/AA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.