What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - Community Programs position at Portage County?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Provides CCS Service Facilitation. Complete
comprehensive assessments for each CCS consumer in order to identify
strengths, needs, values, priorities and recovery goals. Develops
recovery oriented service plans for CCS Consumers that address the needs
and recovery goals that were identified by the consumer during the
assessment process. Monitor the service plan for progress toward goals
and consumer satisfaction. Provides coordination to community agencies
for all consumers. Facilitate regularly scheduled team meetings for the
consumer and his/her recovery team. Participates in arranging
appropriate placements for consumers. Records clinical treatment notes
and progress notes according to program standards. Prepares and presents
consumer cases for clinical supervision. Monitors inpatient treatment
plans and develops discharge plans for assigned consumers in psychiatric
facilities. Provides consumer transportation when appropriate. Initiates
court proceedings, arranges witnesses, testifies at hearings, completes
court reports and makes recommendations to the court for appropriate
treatment and facilities as relates to Chapter 51 and 55. Provides
Crisis Intervention Services Relative to Chapter 51 and 55 Proceedings.
Conducts interviews with consumers, family, law enforcement, medical
personnel, and others as appropriate to assess the nature of the issue.
Assesses situation and determines appropriateness of referral to
Corporation Counsel office for legal action. Screens information and
prepares dispositional recommendations to Corporation Counsel office.
Attends and provides testimony at commitment hearings. Provides
consultative services to family members before and after hearings
regarding process, options, and results. Provides case management and
follow-along services to post-commitment consumers. In conjunction with
treatment staff, formulates recommendations for dismissal or
recommitment to Corporation Counsel. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: One year experience within the last ten years working
with persons with a diagnosis of a mental disorder required.
Certification or eligible for certification as a Social Worker in
Wisconsin preferred, but not required. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage County Human Resources 1462
Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Apply Online: www.co.portage.wi.gov
Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to have an application mailed to
you.
comprehensive assessments for each CCS consumer in order to identify
strengths, needs, values, priorities and recovery goals. Develops
recovery oriented service plans for CCS Consumers that address the needs
and recovery goals that were identified by the consumer during the
assessment process. Monitor the service plan for progress toward goals
and consumer satisfaction. Provides coordination to community agencies
for all consumers. Facilitate regularly scheduled team meetings for the
consumer and his/her recovery team. Participates in arranging
appropriate placements for consumers. Records clinical treatment notes
and progress notes according to program standards. Prepares and presents
consumer cases for clinical supervision. Monitors inpatient treatment
plans and develops discharge plans for assigned consumers in psychiatric
facilities. Provides consumer transportation when appropriate. Initiates
court proceedings, arranges witnesses, testifies at hearings, completes
court reports and makes recommendations to the court for appropriate
treatment and facilities as relates to Chapter 51 and 55. Provides
Crisis Intervention Services Relative to Chapter 51 and 55 Proceedings.
Conducts interviews with consumers, family, law enforcement, medical
personnel, and others as appropriate to assess the nature of the issue.
Assesses situation and determines appropriateness of referral to
Corporation Counsel office for legal action. Screens information and
prepares dispositional recommendations to Corporation Counsel office.
Attends and provides testimony at commitment hearings. Provides
consultative services to family members before and after hearings
regarding process, options, and results. Provides case management and
follow-along services to post-commitment consumers. In conjunction with
treatment staff, formulates recommendations for dismissal or
recommitment to Corporation Counsel. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: One year experience within the last ten years working
with persons with a diagnosis of a mental disorder required.
Certification or eligible for certification as a Social Worker in
Wisconsin preferred, but not required. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage County Human Resources 1462
Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Apply Online: www.co.portage.wi.gov
Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to have an application mailed to
you.