KY Veterans Ctr Social Worker Specialist Job at Commonwealth of Kentucky, Wilmore, KY

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  • Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • Wilmore, KY

Job Description

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12/15/2025 (7:00 PM EST)

25-07259

KY Veterans Ctr Social Worker Specialist

Pay Grade

15

Salary

$4,225.00 - $5,000.00 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

100 Veterans Dr
Wilmore, KY 40390 USA

Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career serving those who have served? We are currently seeking a conscientious, motivated individual to join our team as a Kentucky Veterans Center Social Worker Specialist. We are committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.


The candidate will assist in coordinating, evaluating and implementing the social service program at Thomson- Hood Veterans Center.


Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Provides professional social work and counseling services to the veterans and facility staff.
  • Coordinates resident interaction with family and community support groups.
  • Monitors the residents’ social and emotional state, adjustment to the nursing home environment and treatment progress.
  • Documents psychosocial histories, treatment plans, discharge plans and other pertinent data.
  • Other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills are necessary as well as the ability to multi-task
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Exceptional problem solving skills

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.




EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional social work experience.




Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in social work will substitute for one year of the required experience.




Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE




SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed in Kentucky as a social worker by the Kentucky Board of Social Work. Must maintain any required licensure (s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title typically perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Cheryl Hoover at cheryll.hoover@ky.gov or 859-858-1443.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office,

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