Caseworker, Healthcare

Job Details

Job Location:

Temple Childrens
- Temple, TX 76501

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage:
Daily Job Shift: Day Minimum Starting Hourly Rate: $22.33

Maximum Starting Hourly Rate
- Dependent on Qualifications

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off - 9.23 hrs per pay period
• 10 Observed Company Paid Holidays
• 8 Hours Annual Volunteer Time Off
• Retirement Plan w/ 6% Employer Contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) casework. Work involves serving as a liaison between clients and their families in obtaining assistance and rehabilitative treatment. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Central Counties Services incorporates principles of trauma-informed care, which includes cultural sensitivity, in all areas of service delivery. All job descriptions include the responsibility to learn about and implement trauma-informed practices within the scope of work for the position.
• Interviews clients, their families, law enforcement officials, schools, and health and social welfare institutions to obtain client background information.
• Identifies the psychosocial, economic, and physical needs of clients.
• Assesses clients’ support systems and available community resources, schools, and facilities.
• Provides casework services in the process of client admission, discharge, or furlough.
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• Professional Development
  - Successfully complete training required to maintain skill competency and cross training to ensure consistency across program procedures. Complete continuing education as required by professional standards and the Center.
• Frequent daily driving within the catchment area is required.

• Experience/Education/Licensing/Certification
• Experience in a field relating to the agency program.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major course work in a field relevant to the assignment.
• Experience and education may not be substituted for one another.

• Central Counties Services incorporates principles of trauma-informed care, which includes cultural sensitivity, in all areas of service delivery. All job descriptions include the responsibility to learn about and implement trauma-informed practices within the scope of work for the position.
• Knowledge of mental illness and emotional components of physical illness; of rehabilitation methods; of casework principles; of community resources; and of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of casework.
• Skill in interviewing.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to proficiently utilize computer programs, e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Work behavior must be compatible with Center value statement and Policies and Procedures Manual contributing to an environment of problem solving, building trust, conflict resolution, and customer service.
• Ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision.
• Ability to present a professional appearance and conduct when representing the Center.
• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with supervisor, individuals, co-workers, and groups of persons at all levels of activity, contributing to a strong spirit of teamwork.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies and the general public using tact, courtesy and good judgment.

• Must have and maintain a valid drivers’ license…