A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
Conducts ongoing clinical assessments for competency, stability, and level of functioning; determines primary issues by obtaining mental health, medical, substance abuse and cognitive histories; determines available and needed resources, including housing, family support, work history, social security, Medicaid and Medicaid waivers, etc.; obtains release of information for records and collaboration with community providers; interviews family members for collateral information; writes case files and narrative reports; and meets and discusses clinical recommendations with attorneys. Processes referrals for mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, developmental disabilities and other services; reviews, completes and processes related applications, waivers and documentation; assists clients with completing and submitting required forms and documentation for services; contacts providers and coordinates interviews with clients at the jail; provides medical records required for placement; coordinates service provision and placements including, vocational rehabilitation services, nursing homes, assisted living placements, job training, and education assistance. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, regulations, codes, and other regulatory standards related to aging services; maintains and awareness of available community services and resources; and attends workshops, seminars, and training sessions as appropriate. Performs other related duties as required. Master's degree in social work or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in mental health and substance abuse evaluation, case management, service coordination, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina Driver's License.
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SALARY IS SCALABLE BASED OFF EXPERIENCE AND OTHER FACTORS.
