Coordinated Services Team- Social Worker

JOB The Coordinated Services Teams (CST) Social Worker provides voluntary case management, team facilitation, and coordination of services to promote family collaboration for decision-making. This position partners with internal and external provides to identify and support the needs of the family.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Adheres to approved social worker principles, methods, and practices, including the National Association of Social Worker's (NASW) code of ethics; provides social services per Wisconsin Statutes, court policies, and/or requirements of the program, state, or federal guidelines; accepts requests and referrals for agency services. Complies with the Eau Claire County Standards of Conduct; maintains respectful treatment of clients through empathetic and unprejudiced behaviors and communication. Identifies full range of client needs through thorough investigation and assessment; conducts interviews, home visits, and collateral investigations; determines the range of services needed for individuals and their families for preventative, remedial, or rehabilitative services; arranges and provides appropriate social and/or rehabilitative services for clients based on assessments of needs. Maintains awareness of resources and support services available; explains the scope of the agency's services with clients; discusses the client's rights and responsibilities in relation to the use of such services. Demonstrates successful case management utilizing best practices or evidence-based practices; conducts regular case evaluations; develops and updates service plans accordingly; maintains case records containing pertinent, accurate, and current information. Monitors the maintenance of reporting and recording systems to ensure that accurate records are kept in accordance with legally mandated record management practices and procedures; fully completes required documentation in timely fashion and in accordance with program requirements; maintains confidentiality of client-related information; prepares correspondence, reports, and other records as required. Develops professional knowledge and skills by attending training events, conferences, and workshops. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external partners; coordinates or participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and consults; participates in committees and task forces as assigned. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.