JOB EXPECTATIONS:
The Social Worker Assistant (Case Manager): Provides case management services to Social Worker and defense team.
Conducts interviews for intake, assessment, referral and reassessment. Provide case management services, present case finding and review case records; maintaining accurate records and progress notes; and assist with treatment and discharge planning and risk assessments.
Conduct case follow up, coordinate programs and evaluate social service program delivery.
Prepare administrative reports, provide consultation and in-service training to staff; recommends service delivery; provides crisis and/or emergency services; maintains case records and management information systems; observes and describes behavior and interaction; counsel/families in behavior management.
Maintains regular contact with assigned caseload and communicates with the primary Social Worker regarding on-going needs of client; including but not limited to, medical, psychiatric, security or competency considerations. Maintains regular contact with assigned clients/ caseload as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates degree in Human Services or Social Sciences and two (2) years of experience in mental health and/or substance abuse counseling. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related filed and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's License.
Collective Bargaining: This position may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Default FLSA: Non-exempt
The Law Offices of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation or religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition.
This job advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.lopdnm.us/