What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - Special Needs Programs position at Portage County?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Summary of position: This position coordinates
services to families involved in Children\'s Long-Term Support (CLTS)
Waivers Program, Children\'s Community Options Program (CCOP) and
Children\'s 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 family\'s 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 child\'s outcome. Provide transitional
support for program enrollment and disenrollment. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: One year experience working primarily
with issues pertaining to Children\'s 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. \*\*\*\*\* 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.
services to families involved in Children\'s Long-Term Support (CLTS)
Waivers Program, Children\'s Community Options Program (CCOP) and
Children\'s 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 family\'s 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 child\'s outcome. Provide transitional
support for program enrollment and disenrollment. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: One year experience working primarily
with issues pertaining to Children\'s 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. \*\*\*\*\* 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.