Caseworker 2 - 1766

This position may be required to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays

Minimum Starting Hourly Rate: $23.30/hr

Maximum Starting Hourly Rate - Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off - 9.23 hrs per pay period
• 10 Observed Company Paid Holidays
• 8 Hours Annual Volunteer Time Off
• Retirement Plan w/ Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires that the selected applicant submit to a TB test at no cost to them

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is a grant funded position, and employment is contingent upon continued funding.

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) social services work. Work involves serving as a liaison between clients and their families in obtaining assistance and rehabilitative treatment. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews clients, their families, law enforcement officials, schools, and health and social welfare institutions to obtain client background information.
• Identifies the psychosocial, economic, and physical needs of clients.
• Assesses clients’ support systems and available community resources, schools, and facilities.
• Provides social work services in the process of client admission, discharge, or furlough.
• Counsels clients and their families and facilitates placement of clients within the community.
• Serves as liaison between clients and their families, state and judicial systems, and facility or treatment providers.
• Meets and maintains all minimum service requirements according to Center requirements, Resilience Disease Management Design and Texas Administrative Codes.
• Document case records, assessments, person centered recovery plans and progress notes according to Center requirements and Texas Administrative Codes. Employees will maintain complete and accurate consumer medical records and keep all such information confidential.
• Facilitates skills training and psychosocial rehabilitation services in the group and individual setting.
• Assists with developing individual treatment plans, and in monitoring the observance of clients’ rights.
• May participate in individual, group, or family therapy sessions.
• May participate as an active member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Must stay compliant with all required training.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Demonstrate high ethical standards, trustworthiness, and personal integrity. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the 8-5 work day or agreed upon hours 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program’s processes.
• Professional Development - Successfully complete training required to maintain skill competency and cross training to ensure consistency across program procedures. Complete continuing education as required by professional standards and the Center.
• Frequent daily driving within the catchment area is required.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Education/Licensing/Certification

• Experience in a field relating to the agency program.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major course work in a field relevant to the assignment.
• Experience and education may not be substituted for one another.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Central Counties Services incorporates principles of trauma-informed care, which includes cultural sensitivity, in all areas of service delivery. All job descriptions include the responsibility to learn about and implement trauma-informed practices within the scope of work for the position.
• Knowledge of mental illness and emotional components of physical illness; of rehabilitation methods; of casework principles; and, of community resources.
• Ability to assess client needs, to coordinate client services, and to work well with others.
• Knowledge of community resources and experience in housing services and service coordination for individuals with mental illness.
• Ability to proficiently utilize computer programs, e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to create and maintain databases and provide program reports.
• Excellent written and verbal skills and ability to training others.
• Ability to effectively handle potentially aggressive behavior in a positive manner.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Relationship Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision.
• Ability to present a professional appearance and conduct when representing the Center.
• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with supervisor, individuals, co-workers, and groups of persons at all levels of activity, contributing to a strong spirit of teamwork.
• Ability to maintain an orderly and professional appearing work station.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies and the general public using tact, courtesy and good judgment.

Additional Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid drivers’ license with an acceptable driving record.
• Regular attendance and reliability is critical to business operations.
• Pursuant to Texas Health and Human Services Performance Contract Information Item V, incumbent hired must provide proof of a negative TB test within two weeks of employment and annually thereafter.

Other Duties

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Central Counties Services is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.