Top 15 Child welfare Jobs in Des Moines Ia

Youth Care Worker
Ellipsis —Des Moines, IA
- $40,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- 6 years
- English
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Case Worker-Child Welfare Social Worker
Youth Law Center —Des Moines, IA
- $21 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Family Support Specialist (Interactions)- Social Worker
Families First Counseling Services —Ankeny, IA
- $42,399.96 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kinship Navigator Specialist
FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES —Ankeny, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Fuel card
- Paid holidays
Self-Sufficiency Advocate & YTDM Facilitator
YSS —Des Moines, IA
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Nursing
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
PRN Case Manager
National Emergency Management and Response —Des Moines, IA
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
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Case Worker-Child Welfare Social Worker
Youth Law Center —Des Moines, IA
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Youth Care Worker

Ellipsis -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$40,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

English
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

What you will be doing

Supervise daily and nightly routines to meet the needs of children/adolescence living within our campus - this includes actively engaging with youth, completing necessary documentation, assuring living spaces are clean and safe, administering medications, and providing information and referrals as appropriate
Provide support and interact with youth in a trauma-sensitive manner that promotes respect, honesty, non-judgment and empathy
Coordinate and facilitate group activities, including the supervision of youth during special activities and outings
Assume a leadership role, particularly during crises, to affect calm and effective solutions
Work in collaboration with counselors, case managers, administrative staff, and all other members of our team to ensure each child staying with us receives the best care possible.
Other duties as assigned

What you bring

High School diploma (or equivalent). Associates Degree with 6 years’ experience in child welfare or Bachelor’s Degree in human service related field preferred.
Knowledge in the field of child services required. Knowledge or prior experience working with high-risk youth, especially with youth who have experienced abuse, neglect, homelessness or other traumatic experiences, preferred.
Hard-working, mature, and possess a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of our clients and their families.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
Ability to make independent decisions, manage multiple functions under stress and with changing priorities.
Ability to deal tactfully with youth, family members, visitors, government agency representatives and the general public.
Able to provide positive role modeling for residents in areas of communication, decision-making, and problem solving
Willing to participate in all scheduled meetings, trainings and supervision sessions as requested.
Acceptable background check and no record of child abuse.

Youth Homes of Mid America & YESS; now called Ellipsis provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

Des Moines, IA 50309: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

Are you able to work 1st and 2nd shift?
Are you able to work weekends?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)
Night Shift (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you able to work a rotating schedule of; 2 day on & 2 day off. When days on fall during M-F it is 2p-11p and when days on fall on a Sat and or Sun it is 8a-11p?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)
Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Des Moines, IA 50309 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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