Salary : $6,612.67 - $7,347.60 Monthly
Location : Torrington, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:Department: Department Of Family Services
Division: Social Services Division
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: SOSP10
Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: Social Work Supervisors provide direct supervision to social workers as they support families in taking greater responsibility for raising their children and assist communities in supporting those families. Additionally, Social Work Supervisors oversee social workers in their efforts to ensure the safety, well-being, and permanency of children and vulnerable adults.
Torrington is a city located in southeastern Wyoming along the North Platte River, near the Nebraska border, and serves as the county seat of Goshen County. Torrington is the home of
Eastern Wyoming College and its local economy is anchored by agriculture, industrial development and regional commerce. Notable local points of interest include the Goshen
County Homesteaders Museum, the nearby Fort Laramie National Historical Site and Table Mountain Vineyards.
Human Resource Contact: Judie Petersen at judie.petersen3@wyo.govESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
- Responsible for all aspects of case management.
- Develops and interprets unit policies, procedures, and operations.
- Reviews and revises operational standards for the social services work unit to coincide with best practices, State and Federal requirements, and DFS policy.
- Assures investigations, case management, and public service duties within DFS rules and regulations and State and Federal mandates.
- Provides community education regarding child abuse and neglect, adult protection, DFS procedures, child welfare practice, and other related topics.
- Enhances Department and community relationships by outreach and collaboration with community partners.
- Networks with community partners to identify gaps and develop needed services.
- Assesses training needs and develops and provides training to staff and families.
- Assures social services workers use best practices and are current on changes to laws, rules, policies, and trends.
- Interviews and makes discipline, hire, and fire decisions.
- Conducts performance appraisals.
- Identifies and collects necessary evaluative data and statistical information to measure outcomes concerning the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families.
- Monitors and approves expenses to stay within assigned budgets.
QualificationsPREFERENCES: Preference will be given to applicants who have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in social work, counseling, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or administration of justice, plus at least four (4) years of professional work experience in social work, juvenile probation, counseling and/or correctional rehabilitation.
KNOWLEDGE: - Knowledge of agency, department, and statewide rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and Wyoming Statutes.
- Knowledge and skill in management and supervisory techniques.
- Knowledge of needs assessment.
- Knowledge of community resources and services.
- Skills in interviewing, facilitation, mediation, and de-escalation.
- Knowledge of child development as well as separation, attachment, and bonding of children and families.
- Knowledge of the legal system.
- Knowledge of Department of Family Services institutions and field services operations, including understanding program goals and objectives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelor's Degree (typically in Social Work)
Experience:1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Social Services Programs) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Social Services Program Analyst
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 Program Analyst
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None
Necessary Special RequirementsNOTES: - FLSA: Exempt
- 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 Information049-Department of Family Services
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Human Resource Contact: Judie Petersen at judie.petersen3@wyo.govEmployees 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 9 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
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
- Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
- Associate's Degree
- Associate's Degree and additional coursework
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
- Master's Degree
- Master's Degree and additional coursework
- Doctorate Degree
- Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
- None of the Above
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
- 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
- 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
- 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
- 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
- N/A
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(SOSP10) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?
- No relevant experience.
- Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
- One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
- Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in social work, counseling, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or administration of justice?
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Do you have at least four (4) years of professional work experience in social work, juvenile probation, counseling, and/or correctional rehabilitation?
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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Government Jobs @www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Human Resources Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE:** Per Wyoming Statute, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for Veterans' Preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive Veterans' Preference you **MUST** have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application.*** I have read and understand the Veterans' Preference Disclosure and understand that, if claiming Veterans' Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans' Preference.
- Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans' Preference Disclosure.
- No, I am not claiming Veterans' Preference
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
- Current State Employee
- Veteran - DD214 Attached
- Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
- Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
- None of the above
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(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
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