Social Service Aide I

$45,034 - $45,034/Yr

Commonwealth of Kentucky - Richmond, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Richmond, KY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Social Service Aide I position at the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is designed to provide professional assistance to social service workers in supporting vulnerable families. The role involves transporting committed youth, supervising family visitations, and ensuring the safety and well-being of children in the Commonwealth. This position requires a high level of professionalism, maturity, and the ability to work under pressure, with opportunities for career growth through training and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Transport committed children to and from family visitations, placement locations, and medical appointments, including potential out-of-state travel.
• Supervise visits between children and birth parents and/or other family members.
• Identify and report potential crisis situations to caseworkers and supervisors.
• Retrieve and/or deliver documents such as court reports, medical records, and forms signed by the birth parents.
• Assist caseworkers with the entry of electronic case data.
• Assist other offices within the region as needed.

Requirements

• Must have fifty-four (54) semester hours from a college or university.
• Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification.
• Must have two years of experience in providing support services and/or transport services to individuals or families or working with the public.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with families and/or children.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• A willingness to work as part of a team.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan