APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$50,195.52 to
$74,813.04
PAY GRADE: 37
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Social Workers are licensed professionals who provide case management services to children, families, vulnerable adults with intellectual, developmental, physical disabilities, serious mental illness, and older adults (collectively referred to as "vulnerable adults") and other individuals within local communities and institutions.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. This position supervises a unit of Social Workers engaged in case management of complex and sensitive cases in child protective services, foster care, and adoptions. This position provides training, assigns work, and reviews and approves effective plans of care for children at risk of serious harm in critically or chronically dysfunctional families.
The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies, provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. DCFS programs include child protective and welfare service delivery in rural Nevada and oversight of urban county-operated child protective and welfare services, children's mental/behavioral health treatment and residential services (outpatient and inpatient acute) in urban Nevada, and statewide juvenile justice services including state-operated youth training centers and youth parole. DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff that are committed to building strong communities through strengthening families.
This is a full time position with an anticipated work schedule of 8 am ? 5 pm, Monday ? Friday and includes a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours per week. The State of Nevada offers a wide array of benefits to employees that include health, dental and vision insurance, 11 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, and participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). DCFS also encourages education by providing on-going trainings and paid release time for staff to obtain Continuing Education Units.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Licensure or provisional licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Independent Social Worker or Associate in Social Work by the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers and one year of advanced journey level professional experience providing case management in a social work setting equivalent to a Social Worker III in Nevada State service. |
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Licensure or provisional licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, or Associate in Social Work by the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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This position is subject to call-out or call-back. |
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Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. |
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The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. |
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