Social Worker Special Needs Programs Section
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Job Location:
Stevens Point, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ThePortage County Health & Human Servicesdepartment is hiring a full-timeSocial Worker to support the Special Needs Programs section.
Pay range starts at $31.65 / hr
Summary of position:
This position coordinates services to families involved in Childrens Long-Term Support (CLTS) Waivers Program Childrens Community Options Program (CCOP) and Childrens Special Needs Unit. It is responsible for completing assessments service plan development and service coordination for children with Development/Intellectual Disabilities Physical Disabilities and Severe Emotional Disabilities and their families. This position also collaborates with community agencies and local school districts thorough the provision of case management services.
What are the primary job duties
Assist in Service Coordination for the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Program
- Conduct functional screen to determine eligibility.
- Provide orientation to the family and service providers who are new to the program.
- Facilitate consultation among appropriate individuals and agencies regarding eligible children.
Provide Service Coordination for Children with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities Physical Disabilities and Severe Emotional Disabilities
- Complete comprehensive needs assessment/functional screen to determine program eligibility.
- Provide crisis and critical incident intervention and resolution as necessary.
- Provide on-going supervision monitoring and follow-along to each assigned case.
- Consult with identified individuals and agencies regarding service delivery.
- Assist in the development supervision and service provision of the Individual Service Plan to meet child and family need objectives and outcomes.
- Assist in developing a safety plan for each child covering situations at home in the community and at school as needed.
- Coordinate delivery of services for the children and families while monitoring progress towards identified outcomes.
- Provide services and resources for respective familys need. Conduct home and community visits.
- Maintain complete and accurate case file to include all required documentation case notes etc.
- Authorize funding requests through CLTS and CCOP.
- Verify service delivery in compliance with program requirements and the childs outcome.
- Provide transitional support for program enrollment and disenrollment.
What are the minimum qualifications
- Bachelors degree in social work or a related human services field required.
- One year experience working primarily with issues pertaining to Childrens Long Term Support Waivers (CLTS waivers) within the last five years required.
- Certification or eligible for certification in the State of
Wisconsin as a social worker preferred.
Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package which includes the following;
- Vacation - available on day one!
- Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
- Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
- Flexible spending account
- Dental insurance
- State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 7.2%!
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
The Department's primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work, at the same time as it works with employers on finding the necessary workers to fill current job openings.
