A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
Social Service Aide I Commonwealth of Kentucky - 3.2 Louisville, KY Job Details Full-time $32,469.60 - $48,705.12 a year 17 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Driving Full Job Description Advertisement Closes 7/31/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2603684 Social Service Aide I Pay Grade 11 Salary $32,469.60 - $48,705.12 Annually Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
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FULL TIME
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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY
| 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Community Based Services Location 908 W. Broadway Louisville, KY 40203 USA Description The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) is a multi-faceted agency that provides services and programs to enhance the self-sufficiency of families; improve safety and permanency for children and vulnerable adults; and engage families and community partners in a collaborative decision-making process. DCBS seeks a Social Service Aide I who is driven to succeed in helping people and advance family self- sufficiency. With professionalism and integrity, our agency offers services to families to ensure safe, stable homes for the children of the Commonwealth. The Social Service Aide I is a skilled team member, providing a vital link between the children, families and local community partners. The employee is expected to perform at the highest quality to ensure services to the vulnerable citizens. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, self-discipline, and ability to work overtime. For more information on the Department for Community based services, please visit our website at https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/pages/default.aspx Responsibilities to include but not limited to: Transport committed children to and from family visitations, placement locations, and medical appointments. This may include out of state travel. Supervise visits between children and birth parents or other family members. Identify and report potential crisis situations to caseworkers and supervisors. Retrieve or deliver documents such as court reports, medical records, and forms signed by the birth parents. Assists caseworkers with the entry of electronic case data. Stays current in proper use of child safety seats. Other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience working with families and 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. A valid driver's license. If you are interested in a challenging, yet rewarding opportunity, we would love to review your application for a Social Service Aide I with DCBS. The position you are applying for has access to or use of federal tax information (FTI) or meets the statutory definition of front-line staff. Therefore, pursuant to IRS Publication 1075 and 900 KAR 1:009 or KRS 194A.062 and 900 KAR 1:050, applicants for this position in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) shall submit to a fingerprint-based criminal background check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. CHFS also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the
U.S. CHFS
will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/. Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION
Must have fifty-four (54) semester hours from a college or university.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS
Must have two years of experience in providing support services and/or transport services to individuals or families or working with the public. Substitute
EDUCATION
for
EXPERIENCE
NONE Substitute
EXPERIENCE
for
EDUCATION
Experience working with the public will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials Working Conditions Visits clients and/or families at their residence. Work may involve extensive contact with youth who have been abused, have behavior disorders and/or are status offenders. May run risks of hazards associated with frequent use of automobile. 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 Stephanie Bentley at or 502-271-9883. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
