Title: | Social Worker - Special Needs Program |
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ID: | 410000153 7/2019 |
Department: | Health and Human Services |
Deadline: | Open until filled. |
Recruitment ends at 4:30 p.m. : | N/A |
Job Type: | Full Time |
Hours per week: | 40 hours/week |
Salary Range: | $25.77/hour |
Do you have a background in social work and the passion to help members of our community? Portage County has a full-time Social Worker position available in the Special Needs Program section available.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This position coordinates services to families involved in Children’s Long Term Support (CLTS) Medical Assistance Waivers for Children. It is responsible for completing assessments, service plan development, and service coordination for these children and families. This position also collaborates with community agencies and local school districts thorough the provision of case management services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
Service Coordination for Children with Developmental Disabilities, Physical Disabilities and Severe Emotional Disabilities. Duties include;
- Provides comprehensive needs assessment.
- Develops individualized service plan.
- Provides on-going supervision, monitoring, and follow-along to each assigned case.
- Performs program assessments as necessary.
- Assists the family in developing a plan for services and resources to meet need objectives and outcomes.
- Assists in developing a safety plan for each child covering situations at home, in the community, and at school as needed.
- Supervises the implementation of the service plan
- Coordinates delivery of services.
- Provides services when needed such as parent training.
- Evaluates appropriate respite care resources for respective family’s needs.
- Conduct home and community visits.
- Maintains complete and accurate case file to include all required documentation, case notes, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor degree in social work or a related human service field required
- One year experience working primarily with issues pertaining to Children's Long Term Support Waivers within the last five years required.
- Certification or eligible for certification as a Social Worker in Wisconsin preferred.
Portage County offers a ROBUST BENEFIT PACKAGE for this position. Benefits include;
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State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan
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Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with the High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution and a Traditional PPO plan)
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Vacation
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Paid holidays
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Sick leave
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Flexible spending account
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Life insurance- premium paid by the County
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Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County
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Dental insurance
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457B Deferred Compensation Plan
Portage County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer