Social Services Aide

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Social Services. For more information on the Department of Social Services, please visit https://dss.sd.gov/.

Protecting Children…Strengthening Families….Preserving Futures.

The Division of Child Protection Services impacts children and families’ lives every day by assessing safety, providing intervention, and securing stability for children. If you are committed to helping children and families; have excellent customer service, communication, and problem solving skills; and are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children and families, this may be an opportunity for you to make a difference in a child’s life.

Duties include the transportation of parents and children; support services to family services specialist; and provision of services in the homes of families receiving intervention services.

This position requires employees to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings, nights, holidays and weekend hours. In addition, there may be responsibilities to travel in and out of state.

This position will also require the successful candidate to possess a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

• childcare practices in relation to a safe, healthy, and supportive environment that enhances child growth and development (preferred but not required).

Ability to:

• establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and demonstrate compassion, respect, courtesy, and tact when interacting with others;
• utilize a computerized data system;
• prepare clear and concise documentation, reports, and correspondence that reflect relevant facts;
• actively listen, elicit needed information and communicate information;
• organize time and resources to complete assignments and meet schedules and deadlines;
• operate a motor vehicle to transport children and family members; lift children (up to 30 lbs.) in a safe manner;
• make appropriate and timely decisions in stressful situations and maintain objectivity.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus ten paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"