IMPERIAL COUNTY WORK TRAINING CENTER
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: SOCIAL WORK CARE MANAGER II
REPORTING UNIT: SUPERVISING CARE MANAGER
STARTING SALARY: NON-EXEMPT RANGE VI

($18.91-$24.14 PER HR DOE)
PAY UNIT: TWICE MONTHLY
HOURS: FULL TIME; SCHEDULED AS NEEDED

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in social work, nursing, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, gerontology, sociology or related field required.

2. 3 years’ experience with the elderly and Master’s degree in the above field preferred.

3. Ability to meet the public effectively and knowledge of community programs and resources.
4. Excellent problem solving skills.
5. Ability to conduct in-depth assessments, conduct follow-up and monitor progress.
6. Reliable transportation available for work.
7. Knowledge of community resources.
8. Professional communication skills, oral, and written, and Bilingual (English/Spanish).
9. Valid California Driver’s license and minimum state auto insurance coverage.
10. Must be insurable with ICWTC auto insurance policy.

11. Treat all others with respect and dignity.

12. Must pass a background clearance through Department of Justice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Must conduct in-depth psycho-social assessments/reassessments covering psychological, environmental, rehabilitative, and social concerns. Reassessments must be completed in a timely manner by the anniversary month of the original assessment.

2. Maintain a caseload of fifty (50) active program participants per month.
3. Ensure that all program case files are compliant and ready for review per program and agency standards.
4. Responsible for ensuring timely case recording, documentation and monthly contact to include but not limited to re/assessments, care plans, progress notes, terminations, etc.
5. Identify and address functional limitations which pose barriers to independent living and refer to consultants for evaluation and recommendations for improving client functional level and quality of life.

6. Must develop, implement, coordinate services and monitor care plans that address client needs identified during assessments/reassessments.

7. Must identify, develop and enhance client support systems.
8. Must input client data on monthly basis into client tracking system.
9. Responsible for compliance with CARF standards related to all Agency programs.
10. Represents and interprets the agency at community conferences and meetings.

11. Informs SCM of situations of crisis or circumstances where MSSP staff requires further guidance

12. Implements program objectives and performance standards as directed by supervisor/director.

13. Assist MSSP staff subject matter to include but not limited to enrollment, termination, delivery of item, care planning and case file procedures.

14. Acceptance of other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, team building skills, analytical and problem solving skills, and decision making skills.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal and listening communications skills.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Must demonstrate very effective organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate effective written communications skills and computer skills including the spreadsheet and case management program, and e-mail at a highly proficient level.
• Ability to work on your own with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain time management skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Employee will do home visits.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Employee meets essential functions and accepts job responsibilities as outlined in this job description.

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Employee Signature Date

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.91 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Social Services Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person