Director of Social Services
Full Time
Louisville, KY 40242
$16 an hour
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Job description
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5/26/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
23-04284
Social Service Specialist
Pay Grade
16
Salary
$48,312.72 - $68,234.40
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Juvenile Justice
Location
Alternative Services Branch
8711 La Grange Road, Building E
Louisville KY 40242 USA
8711 La Grange Road, Building E
Louisville KY 40242 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens.
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: https://djj.ky.gov
This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities.
For more information about the Department of Juvenile Justice, please visit: https://djj.ky.gov
This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plans/coordinates/evaluates/monitors services provided through Alternatives to Detention Program. Assists courts and agencies in evaluation and placement of detained youth.
- Provides intense supervision and case management for youth placed in alternatives to detention. Works closely with court system to provide alternative to detention services for eligible youth.
- Serves as court liaison for detention services. Provides reports and technical assistance to courts and related agencies aiding in final decisions of the courts.
- Interprets/implements/recommends policy regarding Alternatives to Detention Program services. Provides weekly/monthly/annual reports to Central Office regarding alternatives program activity.
- Maintains a confidential electronic database for all youth served in alternative programs.
- Monitors detention admissions for compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Monitors contracted services.
- Provides professional/technical assistance to department staff regarding Alternatives to Detention services. Attends meetings/trainings as required.
- Travel is required to visit clients and/or families at their residence.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: A master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of professional social work experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree supplemented by five years of professional social work experience will substitute for the primary education and experience requirements.
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 setting and visits clients and/or families at their residence.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jo Vockery at JoD.Vockery@ky.gov or 606-920-2085.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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