And the job listing Expires on March 30, 2025
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***THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.
Do you have personal or professional experience within or in support of programs serving youth and families and/or the child welfare system? The Division of Youth Safety and Permanency has the following opening for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist (PSR) and Family Services Worker (FSW) on the Foster Care Licensing Team located in Boise, Idaho.
This position will carry a workload of families licensed to provide foster care and may also provide direction and guidance to Social Worker staff. They deliver and provide direct services to foster families and monitor a foster family’s achievements of outcomes for safety, permanency and well-being. They also utilize an array of community resources to resolve issues and participate in interdisciplinary team staffing to support foster families and the children in their care.
This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.
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.
* Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
* Short and long-term disability insurance
Positions at this level serve as a foster care licensing worker:
* Carry a workload of complex and difficult foster care licenses.
* May provide direction and guidance to Social Workers.
* Incumbent will also provide direct services to foster families.
* Monitor child and family achievements of outcomes for safety, permanency and well-being.
* Utilize an array of community resources to resolve issues and participate in inter-disciplinary team staffing.
* Provide emergency and crisis intervention services.
* Evaluate special needs, problems, and resources and provide service plans that may include counseling social services, support and change-oriented activities for foster families.
* Provide input to supervisors regarding observed individual progress and performance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALTY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must possess all the minimum/specialty minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum and specialty qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.
* Good knowledge of human services principles and practices including behavioral management methods, social and family systems, cognitive behavioral education and case management methods. Typically gained by a certification as a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist in accordance with USPRA requirements OR bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, behavioral science, special education, psychosocial rehabilitation or healthcare or related field from a nationally accredited university or college OR 2-4 upper division courses as stated above AND 2-4 years’ work experience OR experience that represents the knowledge level above.
* Computer literacy for data entry, electronic mail, composing reports and letters, and storing and retrieving documents.
If you have questions, please contact us at:
Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.
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EMAIL: dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov
PHONE: (208) 334-0681
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits 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.
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