CLTS Case Worker - Eau Claire County : Job Details

Salary: $27.86 - $32.50 HourlyLocation : Eau Claire, WIJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 22-00366Department: Human ServicesOpening Date: 12/13/2024Closing Date: 12/27/2024 11:59 PM CentralPOSITION SUMMARY The Case Worker - Support and Service Coordinator performs initial assessment and case management of families, adults, and/or children seeking or receiving services from the Department of Human Services (DHS). QUALIFICATIONS Works to protect vulnerable adults and children, preserve families, or to keep out-of-home placement at a minimum; strives to achieve active involvement and participation of individuals, family, or significant others involved in the service program.Demonstrates motivational leadership to achieve services and treatment objectives without duplication of effort and with maximum effective use of staff and resources.Identifies full range of client needs through thorough investigation and assessment; differentiates between medical, psychological, vocational, social, familial, daily living spheres; collaborates with children, youth, and families to assess and develop goal oriented, time limited, strength-based service plans to address identified needs.Maintains awareness of resources and support services available; explains the scope of the agency's services with clients; discusses the client's rights and responsibilities in relation to the use of such services; educates individuals and families about available community resources and how to independently gain access to needed services; secures, coordinates, and monitors access to services.Demonstrates successful case management utilizing best practices or evidence-based practices; conducts regular case evaluations; develops and updates service plans accordingly; monitors cases to ensure that services are provided in an appropriate and timely manner; reviews progress; terminates services when stated goals are reached; maintains case records containing pertinent, accurate, and current information. Adheres to strict record-keeping and reporting guidelines and laws; fully completes required documentation in timely fashion and in accordance with program requirements; maintains confidentiality of client-related information; completes required written assessments, reports, and other related paperwork, as necessary; prepares correspondence, reports, and other records as required.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external partners; serves as advocate for clients within the community; speaks to the community and other organizations to provide public education; attends and participates in staff meetings, supervision times, and other regularly scheduled meetings.Develops professional knowledge and skills by attending training events, conferences, and workshops.Performs other related duties as required or assigned. TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL EXEPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field. Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of criminal and caregiver background checks.Must have valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and access to private transportation for work-related duties. Must possess and maintain personal automobile insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000. DESIRED TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL EXERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS Six (6) months of experience in family, children, or adult case management services, or successful completion of an internship serving children, youth, or families.Eau Claire County is not only a great place to work, but has many exciting benefits!Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual is based on years of service with the County, starting at 6.4 hours accruing each pay period (20.8 days per year), with the maximum accrual rate of 35.75 days per year.*Manager PTO accrual available upon request*Holidays: Eleven paid holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a Spring Holiday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve Day.Retirement: The County provides a retirement account in Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Employees pay one-half of the actuarially required contributions.Health Insurance: The County offers health insurance coverage, including vision, for employees and their families.Dental Insurance: The County offers dental insurance coverage for employees and their families.Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees may use tax-free dollars to pay for eligible out-of-pocket dependent care, medical, dental, and eye care expenses for themselves and their eligible family members.Voluntary Short- and Long-term disability insurance, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance: May be purchased at group rates.Life Insurance: The County provides the opportunity to purchase Whole and Term Life Insurance plans for themselves and their dependents.Other Benefits: HSA, Deferred Compensation and Roth IRA, Employee Assistance Program, EdVest, other leaves, and Corporate Discounts.Workers' CompensationSocial Security: The County matches employees' social security compensation.Eau Claire County provides leave under the Family Medical Leave Act: AN IMPORTANT NOTE: This information gives only a brief summary of the plans in effect for regular, full-time Non-Represented employees of Eau Claire County and may not be all-inclusive. Eau Claire County's policies and County Code govern if there are differences between this information and the policies.01 Do you have Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field? YES NO 02 Do you have Six (6) months of experience in family, children, or adult case management services, or successful completion of an internship serving children, youth, or families? YES NO Required Question