A Case Worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services.
Under general supervision, with a focus on high-risk individuals, provides individual counseling for Recovery Court participants and facilitate evidence-based curriculums in group settings. Will provide critical client support to justice-involved individuals with a history of substance use.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is
ILLUSTRATIVE
ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
TASKS:
Responsible for providing substance use treatment and crisis intervention, risk/needs and clinical assessments, individual and group counseling support services, and referrals for clients. Builds rapport with clients as an essential function. Performs community outreach via information and service referral. Will develop and update individual treatment plans. Maintains, updates, and manages files, records and other paperwork associated with individual files. Works within a multi-disciplinary recovery court treatment team to monitor participant's progress throughout program. Attends and participates in Drug Court hearings and staff meetings. Arranges for necessary accommodations to be provided during the hearings for participants with special needs. May coordinate and/or participate in/on a variety of meetings, conferences and other related events in order to receive and convey information. May facilitate some training and supervision for volunteers and interns. Conduct random drug screens. May work a varied schedule that may sometimes include evenings, week-ends and/or holidays; works with volunteers, community resources and others as needed to accomplish goals and objectives of area of assignment. Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in social work (MSW), counseling, marriage or family therapy, or a related field with at least one (1) year of work experience providing group and individual counseling. Must be working toward licensure with the State of Tennessee as an LMSW, LCSW, LPC or LMFT. A valid driver's license is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At least one (1) year of experience working with justice-involved individuals who have substance use disorders. Licensure with the State of Tennessee as a LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or LPC is preferred but not required. Experience and certification(s) in evidenced based curriculums such as Thinking for a Change, Moral Reconation Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Substance Use, Seeking Safety, etc. Bilingual (English/Spanish) Speaking.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work requires managing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment including extensive computer data entry and processing; bending, stooping, walking and/or standing for extended periods of time, and carrying of equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds. Work may also involve the potential for physical harm in dealing with defendants and potential exposure to infectious diseases.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change. All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance. All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.
