Case Worker II – Wrap Facilitator Columbia Office – 61060977 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Case Worker II

• Wrap Facilitator Columbia Office
• 61060977 State of South Carolina
• 2.9 Richland County, SC Job Details Full-time $38,985
• $72,134 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement On-the-job training Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Bilingual Writing skills Mid-level Driver’s License Experience with children Bachelor’s degree Interviewing Computer skills 1 year Behavioral health Full Job Description Job Responsibilities Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career?

The South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service. This position has been re-posted. Previous applicants need not reapply as all applicants will be considered. Responsibilities of the

Case Worker II:

Under general supervision provides intensive high-fidelity Wraparound care coordination for families with children and adolescents with complex behavioral health needs; provides Intensive Care Coordination and facilitates team meetings in accordance with high-fidelity Wraparound principles. Adheres to all agency Security, Privacy and HIPAA policies.

In this position you will:

Provide intensive Wraparound care coordination to 10 children with complex emotional and behavioral needs and their families to ensure they receive all required formal and informal services from a continuum of services provided by a variety of public/private agencies, independent professionals and natural supports available to the families. Available 24 hours to support families during times of crisis. Schedule and facilitate monthly Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings as defined by high fidelity Wraparound standards. Complete assessments with each youth/family assigned and complete assessments with youth/family on an ongoing basis to monitor youths’ progress in care as outlined by agency standards. Intercede and advocate on behalf of youth and families to ensure appropriate, timely and consistent services, including traveling to and participating in IEP meetings, etc. In accordance with high fidelity Wraparound standards and COC best practice standards, develop a strength-based needs assessment/family story and family vision for each youth assigned. Monitor individual youth and family progress, CFT member assignments, and ensure the appropriateness and effectiveness of services to address the needs of the youth and family; facilitate the CFT in exploring changes and revisions to the plan of care as needed. Maintain current records on each youth documenting contacts, service activity and other required information within COC best practice standards and guidelines; manage administrative duties associated with operating an office as needed. Maintain minimum standard of productivity per month as established by COC. Develop creative approaches to provide necessary services to youth and families; design and assist in the implementation of individualized services when more traditional services are not available or not appropriate; procure and/or requisition services for youth within the guidelines of the state procurement code and COC regulations and with the CFT approval.

Minimum and Additional Requirements Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to operate a personal computer and use various computer software to perform job functions. Ability to express and present plans effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to initiate and maintain effective relationships with youth, families and personnel from various agencies and external advocacy agencies. Certification of a negative TB test is required prior to employment. Considerable knowledge of family systems theory, interviewing techniques and team building and facilitation skills. Considerable knowledge of the fundamental types of behavioral health disorders in children and adolescents. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must complete all required COC on the job training within specified timelines. Position may require overnight travel. Position may require employee to work evenings, weekends and during emergency situations. Position requires routine driver duties. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. Preferred Qualifications One (1) year of experience with children with serious emotional or behavioral health challenges. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Additional Comments The Department of Children’s Advocacy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.