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Case Manager II, Counselor II, Social Worker II

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Location:
Ocala, FL 34475
Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Social Services
Manages Others:
No
Job Type:
Nonprofit - Social Services
Education:
4 Year Degree
Experience:
1 to 3 years
Travel:
Up to 50%
Post Date:
11/2/2009
Contact Information
Ref ID:
210.23
Description PROGRAM NAME:

GRADE: 19



OBJECTIVE: To identify and assess client and family needs and evaluate, coordinate and ensure necessary services and/or treatment are provided; provide in-home services to clients; complete required assessments; assist and counsel individuals and families by using such activities as delineating alternatives, helping to articulate goals and providing needed information.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY INCLUDE:

  • Provide counseling services to individuals, families and/or groups

  • Provide case management services (information, plan referral and linkages) as needed

  • Develop and maintain clinical records and program documentation according to contract and CHS standards (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, termination summaries, etc.)

  • Facilitate psycho-educational groups and educational classes such as parenting skills, independent

    living skills, anger management, behavior management, etc.

  • Coordinate services with other professionals and paraprofessionals

  • Conduct community outreach as needed

  • Arrange for transportation of clients to appointments, community agencies, etc. as needed

  • Participate in the quality improvement process

  • Provide Behavioral Health Overlay Services (BHOS) interventions, in-depth clinical assessment and treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed clinician

  • Provide BHOS services to clients through individual, group and family counseling

  • Oversee the behavioral program associated with the client treatment plan

  • Participate in BHOS treatment team meetings

  • Develop the behavioral health aspects of child's discharge plan

  • Train direct care staff regarding components of the individualized treatment plan



    This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Children's Home Society reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
    • Requirements QUALIFICATIONS:

    NEEDED:

    All degrees must be from an accredited university.

  • Bachelor's Degree in social work or Human Services and two years experience working with children and familiies.

  • Please see Addendums maintained by HumanResources and COA (Council on Accreditation) standards for specific skills and knowledge that pertain to the program in which the employee is working.



    PREFERRED:

  • Experience working with at risk children and families



    SKILLS:

  • Excellent assessment skills and intervention strategies

  • Ability to identify and understand environmental stressors

  • Ability to observe and report accurately on the functioning of individuals & families

  • Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Awareness of sociocultural characteristics of service population

  • Ability to make home visits

  • Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients

  • Knowledge of community resources

  • Ability to work flexible hours as required

  • Ability to act decisively when necessary to protect client



    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    NEEDED:

    Sitting, Reaching



    PREFERRED:

    Standing, Walking, Lifting, Carrying, Kneeling, Pushing/Pulling, Bending/Stooping, Other: repetitive standing



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