CASEWORK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 3 - WINNEMUCCA

JOB DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

is recruiting for a Casework Management Specialist 3 in the Winnemucca Child Welfare Office. Under supervision, incumbents determine social service needs of clients, develop appropriate solutions and case plans, and provide ongoing case management services. Incumbent provides child welfare services to children and families to develop and implement a case plan that presents intervention strategies to meet the child's needs; ensures children have their medical, mental health and educational needs met; provides strength-based family centered case management services to families that promote the safety and well-being and permanency of children, including home visits, monitoring services, report preparation and record keeping. Incumbents receive training in performing the duties outlined in the series concept. 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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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