Casework Management Specialist -Underfill

The DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES is recruiting for a Casework Management Specialist (CMS) 1 under filling a Casework Management Specialist 3-Family First Prevention Services (FFSPA) for in the Elko, Fallon, Fernley or Yerington Child Welfare offices. Incumbents will demonstrate a basic understanding of conducting thorough assessments of families at case specific times throughout the life of a case. This position’s role and duties include but are not limited to screening, evaluating and providing assessments for youth and their families to determine eligibility for the Family First Prevention Services (FFPSA).

The candidate will have a basic knowledge of evidence-based interventions and practices utilized within DCFS and coordinate referrals to participating FFPSA providers while working to develop and strengthen partnerships with participating FFPSA community-based providers. The CMS I will ensure families are engaged in services, track and re-assess eligibility over time, and close or transition the cases when services are declined, or eligibility has ended.

CMS I will regularly assess on-going safety threats throughout the life of the case and adhere to all applicable IV-E requirements. Position is expected to participate in the statewide child and family services reviews when they meet the CFSR reviewer requirements. May also be requested to complete ICPC homes studies and courtesy supervision of placements. Advancement to the next level may occur after meeting the minimum qualification, satisfactory performance, and with endorsement of the appointing authority.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Casework Management Specialists provide casework services and service coordination for children, vulnerable and/or older adults, and their respective families and may be assigned to one of many specialized programs and/or facilities where duties may be performed in the home and/or any similar residential setting. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, special education, human growth and development, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, gerontology, or closely related social science or human services related field.

Develop, manage, and implement case plans and safety plans by interviewing the client, family members, collaterals, court stakeholders and care providers to support the safety, permanency, and well-being of assigned clientele; on a continuing basis, assess individuals/clients using agency approved assessment tools to evaluate, identify and determine social service needs and advise clients of their service related rights and responsibilities; identify goals and develop strategies based on established objectives and available resources;

review client’s history, report observations and recommend changes; remediate deficits and provide intervention strategies; assist care providers in learning techniques to enhance the care provider/client relationship; evaluate the effectiveness of the plan in meeting the client, family and care provider needs; utilize evidence based practices to bring about change behavior to ensure client goals are accomplished; review plan with client and family/care provider and revise as needed.

Monitor client and family progress; develop, identify, obtain, coordinate, monitor and evaluate resources and services to meet client and family/care provider needs; make referrals to other service providers and community resources; assist clients in obtaining financial assistance as appropriate; coordinate services with outside agency service providers; consult with other clinicians, social workers, medical personnel, vendors, contractors, school districts, courts, other public agencies, community organizations, law enforcement and professionals in the legal system to exchange information;

serve as motivator and negotiator to arrange and resolve service delivery issues; utilize crisis intervention to manage angry, hostile or combative clientele.

Conduct assessments, have contact with children, vulnerable and/or older adults, and their respective families and perform home visits using motivational interviewing; monitor follow-up services specified in the case and/or safety plan; arrange, assist, and/or provide transportation for clients to various appointments and community assistance services as…