Job Description
Social Services Worker (Division of Community & Resident Services)
SALARY
The minimum salary is
$46,230.08 annually. This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty hours.
Pay Grade 516
FILING DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is Monday, December 8, 2025 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this position is to entry level, professional social work services to Fayette County's vulnerable adults aged 18 and older to improve quality of life and increase self-sufficiency and stability.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or another related field
- No experience required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides entry level social work services to assist with educational, recreational, financial, insurance and benefits counseling, enrollment, support, and problem resolution
- Assesses clients' needs, strengths, challenges, and resources through visits in the office and/or at home to determine goals and create service plans, monitors and reviews goals and plans on an ongoing basis
- Contacts and maintains relationships with community partners, agencies, and service providers to advocate for client(s), obtains needed resources, and/or refers for services
- Transports client(s) to essential meetings and appointments, as needed
- Enters and maintains accurate and up to date case notes and data; provides needed documentation, reports, and/or legal releases
- Represents the division at various internal and external meetings; assists with public functions and special events as needed
- Performs related work as assigned
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid driver's license
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- May be required to work flexible hours, evenings, and/or weekends as assigned.
- All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION ,
but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application. Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER*** CLOSING STATEMENT
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:
- Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
- Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
- Direct depo sit is required of all employees.
The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources 200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 258-3030
Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov
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Job Tags
Work at office, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,