Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist - CYFS

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, A ND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

Applications will be accepted through 4 : 59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of Idaho's children and families? If this sounds like a good fit to you, we are seeking applicants for a temporary  Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist (PSR) to join our Division of Child, Youth, and Family Services.

If you have previously applied for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist and wish to be considered for the current vacancy, you must reapply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used.

This is a  statewide  position and will report to their nearest DHW location.

Temporary positions are limited to working 1,385 hours in a 12-month period for any one state agency. Employees are eligible for benefits if they work twenty (20) hours or more per week and the term of employment is expected to exceed five (5) continuous months.

IMPORTANT : Incumbents will be required to participate in the Child Welfare Academy in order to learn Idaho child welfare practices and standards and complete Child Welfare Academy assignments. During the probationary period, incumbents carry a reduced child welfare caseload under the guidance of child welfare supervisors or designated experienced child welfare social workers to gain knowledge and expertise necessary to provide professional child welfare services to children and families who are subjects of child abuse or neglect.

• Some travel will be required.

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.

BENEFITS :

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to :

Additional information related to benefits and / or State programs can be found here :

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum 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.

Learn About a Career with DHW

If you have questions, please contact us at :

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL :   dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov

PHONE :   (208) 334-0681

EEO / ADA / Veteran :

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit 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.