Social Worker II - Misdemeanor, Probation Community Corrections Program - Public Safety

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION.

Under general supervision, provides professional social counseling, support, and clinical case management to various high-risk populations within Hamilton County in programs related to prevention, rehabilitation, and development of self-sufficiency. An employee in this class provides guidance, advice, and application of theory in treatment.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Works independently or as part of a team to assess an individual’s social functioning; developmental status and ACE history/status; provides education and counseling on an individual or group basis; develops with the client, an individual/family plan to improve social functioning. Serves as liaison and coordinator between patients and social services as needed to assist the client in achieving success in the developed plan.

Refers individuals to community agencies based on needs and problems identified in the assessment; coordinates services needed;

Assists client in accessing private and public services and community resources such as Department of Human Services, food banks, housing, child care, education, mental health centers, and medical providers, concerning the needs and problems of patients

Follows up on referrals made and actions to be taken by the client; may evaluate and adapt educational materials for use with clients; may act as a mentor and conduct outreach activities.

Participates in the development and execution of individual interdisciplinary treatment plans as appropriate by evaluating patients’ strengths, needs and goals and makes treatment recommendations accordingly. Works with other care personnel in providing holistic care.

Maintains appropriate and accurate documentation of services provided; maintains liaisons with community resources to ensure responsiveness; may collect data and file reports; performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of federal, state and county laws, rules, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures related to counseling and social services providers.

Knowledge of professional counseling and social work methods, practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of case management methods, practices, and procedures for assigned client population.

Knowledge of community resources related to area of assignment.

Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and peripherals.

Knowledge of educational methods, practices and procedures related to population served.

Knowledge of record keeping and file maintenance,

Knowledge of customer service/public relations methods and practices.

Knowledge of Social Determinates of Health

Skill counseling, motivating, and educating population served.

Skill coordinating community resources based on client needs.

Skill providing outreach and advocacy services.

Skill analyzing, assessing, reviewing, updating, and maintaining documentation related to population served.

Skill utilizing effective verbal and written communication in the development and presentation of reports, records, and information.

Skill inputting and utilizing computer database systems.

Skill utilizing customer service and public relations techniques when responding to inquiries and complaints.

Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.

Skill effective time management.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's, or doctorate degree in social work…