FAIRFAX (EJ27), VA10 days ago
Maintains case notes, documents and records, enters and updates case load data, contacts and summaries of information; Prepares and provides reports on casework; Performs or reviews initial assessment of client's presenting need and conducts additional assessment as necessary to develop a coordinated service plan that establishes goals, tasks, and time frames with appropriate county and community-based service providers; Addresses, and if necessary diffuses, initial crisis situation with clients, assesses safety issues and refers clients to emergency services as needed (e.g., mental health services, child protective services, adult protective services, women's shelter, homeless shelter); Demonstrates expertise in community service resources to identify, classify and describe services that address a broad array of client service needs-collaborates with service delivery professionals from all disciplines to identify service resource information requirements-translates those requirements into an automated catalog of resources necessary for client referrals and the development of client service plans; Negotiates, facilitates, and coordinates the creative use of limited community-based service alternatives and assists staff from other county human service agencies in creative use of community resources; Consults with community-based organizations (CBO) staff on resources and service strategies that support service area work with individuals and families. Work with a team of dedicated professionals to stabilize emergency situations and coordinate with community organizations as needed to implement services to improve the quality of life of older adults and adults with disabilities.