THE DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

is recruiting for a Casework Management Specialist 3-Family First Prevention Services (FFSPA) for in the Elko, Fallon, Fernley or Yerington Child Welfare offices. Incumbents will demonstrate an advanced 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 working 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) III 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 III 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. 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 and two years of professional experience providing casework services specific to children, adults, families, or vulnerable and/or older adults in a health and/or human services setting; OR one year of experience as a Casework Management Specialist II or Social Worker II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience above the Bachelor's degree level as described above.

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 necessary; prepare reports for court on family function recommendations; monitor providers to ensure services are provided; monitor quality of the living environment; train care providers as necessary as outlined in the approved agency provider standards; review billing forms for accuracy of services provided, assist clients with applying for program(s) and/or ongoing eligibility requirements. Adhere to all regulatory and agency standards for documentation; document case activities, client contact and progress in case records; prepare and submit a variety of written reports related to the evaluation of clients and services provided and evaluation to courts and other federal and State agencies; provide information to treatment/service team members, other professionals, family members, care providers, administrators, and judiciary; prepare correspondence and submit forms and documentation as required. Participate in multidisciplinary teams and attend staff, committee, task force and/or other scheduled meetings to discuss and provide input concerning critical client issues and problems; meet with professionals in local communities to develop program awareness and partnerships; may attend and participate in in-service training, workshops, seminars, and continuing education programs to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities related to job performance. Perform related duties as assigned. Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties as described above. This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge of:

applicable federal and State laws and regulations and agency policies, practices and procedures regarding human characteristics which indicate dysfunction; developing, implementing and managing case and safety plans for children, vulnerable and/or older adults, and their respective family members; motivational interviewing techniques and Stages of Change Theory; clients rights and confidentiality laws; court procedures.

Skill in:

maintenance of accurate case management records and entry of case management data into assigned database.

Ability to:

take decisive action to protect vulnerable at risk clients; apply advanced case work methods and principles; remain calm, think clearly and act professionally and decisively while dealing with stressful situations and/or difficult clients; conduct home visits; supervise child/parent visits; testify in court proceedings; prepare periodic and permanency reports and comprehensive recommendations to court system; monitor compliance with court orders . Recruiter contact

Information:

Victoria Sheehan - Torisheehan@admin.nv.gov