Caseworker I - County of Northumberland : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionThis is entry level professional social service work in the BH/IDS Agency and is highly supervised. Participate in formal and informal training programs, which provide basic knowledge relative to agency purpose, services provided, client population characteristics, and applicable laws. Methods, procedures, rules and regulations governing the operation of the agency.Receives instruction regarding the reason for and proper completion of applicable forms and paperwork.Performs a variety of entry level social services and case management duties designed to provide supportive services to children, youth and families, individuals who are mentally disabled, individuals who are physically challenged, and others.Assists individuals and their families in developing and using their own potential for more adequately resolving their social, health, emotional and economic problems by identifying appropriate community resources, referring and linking them to those resources and advocate on behalf of them for resource service delivery. Work collaboratively with social agencies, schools, hospitals, clinics, and courts interpreting agency programs, policies and procedures to individuals.Aid individuals in completing necessary forms relative to other collateral benefits aiding said person.Identify client strengths and assist clients in goal setting, treatment planning related to specific program services, and/or placement of children and adults in foster or adoptive homes, day care centers, domiciliary care facilities, or institutions.Guide clients and their families in home and budget management, housing, child care and parenting skills, employment, recreation and living arrangements.Case management services including close contact with individuals and service providers in order to evaluate and document treatment being provided and progress in meeting identified goals of treatment.Provide protective and supportive services for clients who are in situations detrimental to their well-being or that of the community, or who are undergoing treatment or hospitalizations. Provide transportation through both B H/IDS and private vehicles as necessary.Attends/participates in case reviews and supervisory conferences and is exposed to a variety of learning experiences, including formal and on-the-job training programs, designed to develop professional and technical skills.Service documentation, as per agency policy; documenting activities and services using designated agency methods and procedures, including social service summaries, correspondence, reports and daily contacts with individuals to be submitted for billing for reimbursement through Medicaid/Managed Care.Perform related work as required.