Senior Social Services Worker- 2026-01132
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Senior Social Services Worker- 2026-01132
Salary
$32.52 - $36.13 Hourly
Location
Riverton, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2026-01132
Department
Department Of Family Services
Division
Social Services Division
Opening Date
04/19/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
SOCP09
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The State of Wyoming's Department of Family Servicesis seeking a passionate and drivenSenior Social Services Workerto serve the Riverton and/or Lander communities. In this impactful role, you'll recruit, train, assess, support, mediate, and certify relative, affinity, adoptive, and foster care providers-building a strong network of care for children and families.
This position is more than a job-it's an opportunity to make a lasting difference. You'll play a vital role in preserving families whenever possible while also protecting children by developing skilled, compassionate foster care providers who mentor and support those navigating challenging circumstances. If you're motivated by meaningful work and want to be part of a team that strengthens Wyoming communities every day, this is your chance to make an impact.
The Wyoming Department of Family Services' work centers around three values
Safe at home;
Giving families opportunities for success; and
Supporting the people who support the families.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!
Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) , or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL)
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Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov
Human Resource Contact: Kristin.Martinez@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Recruit and develop new foster homes.
Provide prevention services and behavior intervention strategies.
Conducts local and national background checks of potential foster homes.
Coordinates with Social Services Workers to develop an appropriate match between children and resource families.
Collaborates with external contractors and providers to make placements.
Supervises and supports kinship and foster families, including performance improvement activities and training.
Provide crisis intervention as required.
Facilitates and provides resource families with information to ensure foster certification.
Keeps personal certifications and recertifications current.
Help keep children safe from harm by keeping homes compliant and children in legal placements.
Requires extensive travel to assess, certify, and recertify homes.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to applicants with a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or administration of justice and experience in helping build strong families.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the foster care regulations and policies.
Knowledge of foster care resources, including foster families, children who have been placed in their families, agency staff, and community resources.
Knowledge of best practices in placing children.
Knowledge of separation/attachment and bonding of children and families.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Services)
Experience:
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Worker
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Worker
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Necessary Special Requirements
NOTES:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
This is a Full-time position.
All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.
Supplemental Information
049-Department of Family Services - Field Operations
Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
Clickhere (https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/) to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
Comprehensive health coverage- medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Voluntary Benefits- including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
Multiple retirement options- including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules- vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility- for those with qualifying student loans
Training and professional development- to support your career growth and advancement
Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
Know your full value.
Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.
Explore your total compensation:https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/
WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, andno state income tax.
Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL) .
