Social Worker Trainee - Social And Human Services (Hybrid) - #251125-7746SH-001

About the position

Are you passionate about serving the children and families of CT in need? If so, we invite you to discover this outstanding opportunity! The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is recruiting for Social Worker Trainee vacancies (Full time, 40 hours per week, 8am to 5pm). Our mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive; sharpening the safety focus through prevention across the child welfare system. We are seeking individuals who are looking to advance their career and make a difference. Work locations will be in offices located in the following Regions: Region 1: Bridgeport and Norwalk Region 2: Milford and New Haven Region 3: Middletown, Norwich and Willimantic (Please note: Willimantic is part of Windham County) Region 4: Hartford and Manchester Region 5: Danbury, Torrington and Waterbury Region 6: New Britain and Meriden Applicants selected for hire should expect to be assigned to one of the above listed offices. State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off. NOTE: If You Have A Master's degree in social work or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience in the self-directed use of case management techniques and counseling to sustain or restore client functioning OR A Bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in the self-directed use of case management techniques and counseling to sustain or restore client functioning. If so we encourage you to apply for any of our Social Worker Recruitment. Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies. Not all applicants will be contacted for an interview and you are encouraged to apply for future posting. You can learn more about working for our state here and by checking out our latest YouTube video to see what it is like to work at Department of Children and Families.

Responsibilities

  • Receives training in agency social work procedures, personnel policies, program guidelines and legal reporting requirements
  • Receives training in and is given progressively complex assignments involving utilization of interviewing techniques required to assess client needs, elicit information and establish community referral sources
  • Provides basic counseling services to a limited number of clients enrolled in departmental programs, inmates or patients in residence or families of clients receiving services
  • Prepares initial treatment plans, psychosocial evaluation, case histories and other case records as components of a small assigned caseload
  • Refers clients, patients and family members for community or social services, medical or psychological services or housing, financial and employment assistance
  • Motivates clients to increase ability to understand and cope with problems, frustration and anxiety
  • Performs a greater number of specific and complex social work duties and maintains a larger caseload as skills are acquired during training program
  • Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work or a closely related field.
  • Knowledge of reciprocal relationship between individuals and their social, economic and cultural environment
  • Knowledge of human social behavior
  • Considerable interpersonal skills
  • Considerable oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to relate to different cultural and economic backgrounds
  • Ability to organize time, set priorities and manage workload
  • Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are completed.
  • DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
  • DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES: Incumbents in this class must be able to communicate fluently in American Sign Language.
  • OTHER AGENCIES: Incumbents may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Benefits

  • healthcare coverage
  • a retirement plan
  • paid time off
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