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Job Title: Adult Protective Services Worker Trainee (W)
Salary: $2,076.00 - $3,841.00 Monthly
$24,912.00 - $46,092.00 Annually
Job Type: Varies. Most Full-Time, Some Part-Time
Location: - Various Locations, West Virginia
 
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Employee performs in a training capacity for approximately one year learning the techniques of social casework in the area of Adult Protective Services. The primary function of the class is to apply the training received in the specialized techniques of protective service casework; however, the employee is expected to bring social casework knowledge and experience to the job. The nature of the situations requires judgment to deal with problems that are potentially dangerous to the client and the worker. Work requires the use of personal automobile for travel. May be subject to being on-call during non-business hours and must be available and have access to a telephone.

How To Apply: APPLY ONLINE. This job requires a written examination (W). (See below for exam exemptions) If you cannot apply online due to disability or other valid reason, please contact our office for paper application instructions. Public access computers are available at public libraries, and Workforce WV offices.

Exams are given in several locations and no appointment is necessary. APPLY ONLINE PRIOR TO TESTING. For test schedules, locations, and information about testing check our Job Opportunities Web Site (www.state.wv.us/admin/personnel).
If you apply online, you do not have to take a copy of the application to the test center. DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU CAN TEST WITHIN 30 DAYS. Online applicants who do not test within 30 days of application will be rejected. Applicants using a paper application must present a completed application at the test site. Positive identification required. There is a 90 day re-test waiting period.

The same written exam is used for:
    Adult Protective Services Worker Trainee AND Child Protective Services Worker Trainee.
If, within the last 6 months, you took this test, you do not have to re-test. If you choose not to re-test, you should contact us by letter so that your test score can be applied to the other title. (See test exemption information below.) You MUST apply for each title separately.

If you have previously applied for this job and simply want to update your ID (name, address, etc.), work preferences, or county availability, do not re-apply. Instead, send us a letter.
 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Your application will not be accepted if you do not meet stated minimum requirements.

TRAINING:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science, Interpersonal Communications, Human Services, Education, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
OR Current West Virginia Social Work License.

You DO NOT have to provide diploma or transcript at time of application. See requirement on verification of license or license eligibility below.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Eligible for Temporary Social Worker License OR Licensed as a Social Worker, Graduate Social Worker, or Certified Social Worker by the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners.
YOU MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FROM THE WV BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS THAT YOU ARE LICENSED OR ELIGIBLE FOR A TEMPORARY LICENSE AS STATED. Instructions and eligibility information are available at the BOARD WEB SITE (www.wvsocialworkboard.org.) Verification of eligibility for Temporary License MUST include "Eligibility Stamp". You may test; however, your application WILL REMAIN INACTIVE pending board verification. Attach documents to application, or mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25305.

 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
IMPORTANT TEST EXEMPTION NOTE: Applicants with a Bachelor's (BSW) or Master's (MSW) in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited social work program, or a current (non-temporary) WV Social Work License are not required to take the written examination. These applicants receive automatic preference in eligible referral. Applicants with Temporary License or a "Temporary License Eligibility Approval Stamp" must test. All applicants must submit WV Social Work License or license eligibility verification as stated above. If you have questions, call (304) 558-3950 Ext. 57207
 OTHER INFORMATION:
Class Code: 9689 Keys: College Entry 0-2 yrs exp or other
 

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