Caseworker

DESCRIPTION 

Under the direct supervision of the CBPIR Program Manager.  Will provide intensive home-based services to families in order to reduce the occurrence of child abuse and neglect through the Community Based Prevention, Intervention and Reunification Program (CBPIR).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide trauma-informed family assessments, develop family service plans, facilitate parenting programs and make referrals to supportive community services.
• Monitor family engagement, risk factors, and protective factors on an ongoing basis.
• Conduct home visits based on the Tiered Case Management Model.
• Respond to referrals and produce required documentation for each case within required timeframe.
• Comply with all CYFD regulations regarding Incident Reporting.
• Maintain effective communication and sensitivity to program deadlines. 
• Staff all cases with the CBPIR Program Manager.
• Facilitate access to services for clients in the areas of medical, social, educational, vocational, legal, and therapeutic care.
• Interview, assess and stratify level of risk of referrals for the purpose of facilitating placement and providing services.
• Develop and implement plan of care for each client.
• Monitor and evaluate the provision of client services on an ongoing basis.
• Provide advocacy and referral services on behalf of clients.
• Provide family support referrals.
• Provide safety and risk assessment services for clients.
• Provide substance abuse treatment referral services.
• Receive certification in selected Parenting Curriculum for the program.
• Be proficient in the Tiered Level Case Management system.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Provide life skills, parenting, and conflict management training.
• Provide follow-up services for all clients discharged from the program.
• Maintain comprehensive client records and generate reports as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the CBPIR Program Manager or Director of Community Services.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Family Studies, or a related field.
• Education waiver may be granted for an individual with high school diploma (or high school equivalent) with extensive experience with the target population.
• Two (2) years of any combination of experience including working with communities on health or social service related matters, social work/case management experience, behavioral health and/or health care.
• CYFD may grant a waiver for an individual with high school diploma (or high school equivalent) with extensive experience with the target population.
• Required to attend in-service training sessions designed to provide training in accordance with GCLC, DOH and Medicaid Standards. 
• Must be able to pass Criminal Records Check and receive CYFD Clearance.
• Maintain a valid and unrestricted NM Driver’s License.
• Must be able to use personal vehicle over course of employment.
• Maintain valid and sufficient personal automobile insurance. 
• Must pass and maintain a Driving Record clearance in accordance with GCLC policies and procedures.

Preferred

• Previous work providing in-home or community-based mental health or case management services.
• Experience with medically integrated mental health services.
• Demonstrated interest in rural and community health.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both verbal and written.

LEVEL AND DEGREE OF SUPERVISION

Supervised by the CBPIR Program Manager with clinical supervision provided by the Director of Community Services. Supervision includes two hours per month clinical supervision, participation in monthly general staff meetings, monthly staffing with CYFD and Guidance Center of Lea County staff with inclusion of others, as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 
• Hearing and vision abilities within normal range (corrected) to drive safely and to observe and communicate with passengers.
• Must be able to assist passengers when needed.