CLTS Case Manager Job Juneau Wisconsin USA,Social Work

Location: Juneau

Description

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Starting Wage: $33.32/hr. Department/Shift: Human Services & HealthPosition Open Until Filled

Please submit Resume with application*Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm*

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:

Paid Time Off (PTO) - available for use after 30 days of employment
10 observed paid holidays
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) - with employer contributions - HRA
Life insurance, Long-term disability, Short-term disability and Flex spending
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Works to achieve involvement and participation of the client, client's family, and client's natural support system in addressing and resolving problems.

Works with client and family to develop individual service plan for client based on needs, assessments, evaluations and department policies/procedures.

Works to protect children; strives to maintain existing family units and youth's highest possible level of individual autonomy; helps prevent out-of-home placement whenever possible.

Assesses and evaluates prospective client's immediate situation, determines appropriate response, and assures that response is made. Assesses and intervenes as necessary in crisis situations. Refers to and involves other community resources as needed.

Works to achieve active involvement and meaningful participation with client, family members, schools, health care providers, and other appropriate collaterals and community resources in resolving problems.

Advises client and family when services are either not available or inappropriate.

Coordinates access to services, monitors cases to ensure services are provided in an appropriate and timely manner, reviews progress, and terminates services when goals are attained.

Teaches clients about available community resources and how to independently gain access to needed services.

Advocates and works to coordinate services and support clients in achieving treatment objectives without duplication of effort and with maximum effective use of staff time and available resources.

Maintains a timely and complete record for all assigned cases; completes required written assessments, reports, and other related paperwork/documentation as necessary.

Develops and maintains professional knowledge and skills to enhance the programs and services provided.

Consults with supervisors, interdisciplinary teams, and legal counsel on appropriate case-specific matters, as necessary.

May be designated to speak to the community and other organizations to provide public education.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of laws and regulations that affect the delivery of services provided by the Department.
Knowledge of community resources and alternative care resources.
Knowledge of applicable State statutes.
Working knowledge of client rights, confidentiality, standards of practice, and ethics in mental health/AODA field.
Working knowledge of applicable Wisconsin State Administrative Codes, including but not limited to, Chapters 34, 48, 51, and Medicaid Waiver Manual (CLTS).
Knowledge of human development and behavior, family and group dynamics, and mental, physical, and social dysfunctions.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural differences and special needs of various minority groups, and ability to consult with other staff regarding these.
Ability and skill to relate to clients in stressful or crisis situations.
General knowledge of interviewing and supportive counseling techniques.
General knowledge of social casework techniques.
Knowledge of social, economic, and health problems of basic human behavior and of available assistance and rehabilitative services and techniques.

Knowledge of human service needs assessment methodologies.
Knowledge of legal requirements including privacy, resident rights, confidentiality, and non-discrimination.
Knowledge of goals, principles, and practices of human service programs, program administration, and program goals and their intended impacts.

Knowledge of the County and…


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