What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Worker position at Impact Living Services?
The Caseworker will provide oversight, guidance, and supervision of each of their clients while developing a relationship that allows the client to grow and prepare for a successful transition into adulthood and the challenges associated with independence.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Developing relationships with youth and families;
Assist in the selection of placements in apartment or dormitory settings;
Ability to help with the set-up of new apartments on floors 1st-4th in apartment complexes that do not have elevators;
Lifting and carrying at least 50 lbs - often includes assembled and to-be assembled furniture for move-ins/move-outs;
Provide curfew checks for youth in the program that live on all floors of the apartment building - requires the ability to climb multiple sets of stairs repeatedly;
Service planning by developing service plans;
Counseling youth and families in preparation for placement or discharge;
Supervising youth in independent living arrangements;
Preparing and maintaining case records;
Coordinating services to minimize fragmentation of care, reduce barriers, and link youth with appropriate services to ensure comprehensive, continuous access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services appropriate to the needs of the youth;
Assessing periodically to determine the youth’s needs for psychosocial, nutritional, medical, and educational services;
Linking the youth to services and supports specified in the service plan. The case worker shall directly assist the youth to locate or obtain needed services and resources. The case worker shall coordinate services and service planning with other agencies and providers involved with the child by arranging, as needed, medical, remedial, and dental services;
Monitoring and following up by assessing ongoing progress in each case and ensuring services are delivered. The case worker shall continually evaluate and review each youth’s plan of care. The case worker shall collaborate with the family assessment and planning teams and other involved parties on reviews and coordination of services to youth and their families;
Educating and counseling by guiding the youth and developing a supportive relationship that promotes the service plan; and
Collaborating closely with the family assessment and planning teams and other involved parties in preparation of all case plans.
Operate a company vehicle for the transportation of clients and other job responsibilities.
Participating in other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
Must be knowledgeable of the effects of abuse/neglect on development for youth and be able to work effectively with socially or emotionally maladjusted youth.
Must have a current, valid driver’s license and a clean driving record to be approved for ILS insurance and to provide transportation for youth and their child(ren).
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:
A doctorate or master's degree in social work from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or a field related to social work such as sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling, with a student placement in casework services to children and families.
A baccalaureate degree in social work or a field related to social work including, but not limited to, sociology, psychology, special education.
A baccalaureate degree in any field plus two year's experience in providing casework services to children and families.
Experience: One year of experience in providing casework services to children and families.
Computer Skills: Familiarity with Microsoft Word and other Microsoft products. Ability to utilize Google Suite to include GMail, Calendar, Drive, etc.
Certificates & Licenses: None required.
Other Requirements:
All drivers must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and are required to maintain an acceptable driving record. Driver Motor Vehicle Report activity that is unacceptable:
Major violation in the past 60 months (examples include, but are not limited to DUI, reckless driving,etc.)
3 or more minor violations in the last 36 months
2 or more at fault accidents in the last 36 months
2 minor violations plus at-fault accident in last 36 months
Driving records are monitored annually and employment can be affected by not maintaining an acceptable driving record. This applies to anyone required to transport clients, whether in a company vehicle or not.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands
Lift/Carry
Stand
F (Frequently)
Walk
F (Frequently)
Sit
F (Frequently)
Handling / Fingering
O (Occasionally)
Reach Outward
O (Occasionally)
Reach Above Shoulder
O (Occasionally)
Climb
O (Occasionally)
Crawl
O (Occasionally)
Squat or Kneel
O (Occasionally)
Bend
O (Occasionally)
10 lbs or less
O (Occasionally)
11-20 lbs
O (Occasionally)
21-30 lbs
O (Occasionally)
31-100 lbs
O (Occasionally)
Over 100 lbs
N (Not Applicable)
Push/Pull
14 lbs or less
O (Occasionally)
15-30 lbs
O (Occasionally)
31-40 lbs
O (Occasionally)
41-100 lbs
N (Not Applicable)
N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently)
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly)
Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements:
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
Sense of Sound (Must be able to hear)
Sense of Touch
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoors - A/C & Heat controlled office setting.
This position satisfies the role of Case Worker as defined by 22VAC40-131-140-F.
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000