Job Opening: Family Services Case Manager
- Company
- LAFAYETTE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES
- Location
- DARLINGTON, WI
- Posted on
- May 11, 2024
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Serve as case manager for purpose of developing
social/human service plans for those clients to whom he/she has been
assigned as per Wisconsin State Standards. Makes initial contact with
and receives referrals of clients with a variety of problems which
require social work assessment and/or intervention. Conducts assessments
(as per Ongoing Standards Assessment and Planning process or Youth
Assessment and Screen Instrument) of client needs through interview,
home visits, collateral contacts and other investigations, develops a
casework plan with clients, and performs agreed upon and necessary
casework services. Prepares social histories and family assessments,
reviews results with supervisor, makes recommendations concerning case
disposition, and testifies in court and administrative hearings as
required. Perform all phases of child abuse and neglect assessments to
whom he/she has been assigned. Interview, assess, and evaluate
individuals and families who present themselves for services in the
Family Services Unit. Maintain agency records/files and prepare reports
within established time frames and in keeping with good practice,
including all required eWiSACWIS work. Maintains a caseload involving
clients with personal, family, or socioeconomic problems and attends to
the related protection and safety needs through contacts in the home and
community. Provides basic counseling, intervention and case management
services. Coordinates the various social, community and mental health
services received by the clients. Informs clients of available programs
and services to meet their individual needs, and encourages
participation in the most appropriate activities; or ensures
participation in court mandated activities. Initiates and maintains
contact with the courts, school, mental health and community agencies to
assist individuals and families in need of a variety of human services.
Attends and participates in staff development programs, including
in-service training, staff meetings and professional seminars.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with client\'s
families, caregivers, service providers, community agencies and the
public. Prepares and presents detailed oral and written reports.
Maintains detailed case records and develops and prepares statistical
reports as required. Ability to work flexible hours. ***** OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: A degree from an accredited university or
college in Social Work, Psychology, or other Human Services related
field plus experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, children\'s
systems of care, or a related area; or any equivalent combination of
education, training and experience providing the necessary knowledge,
skills and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of the
position. Knowledge of and experience with Chapter 48 and 938 and Family
Systems theory. Knowledge of human growth and behavior with special
emphasis on family systems, abuse, and neglect. Understanding of current
social and economic problems and the manner in which these problems
affect children and families. Knowledge of available services for
children and families. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices
pertaining to federal and state social/human services programs.
Understanding of approved social work principles, methods, and
practices. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to facilitate group meetings. Ability to prepare and maintain
necessary records and reports, and interact effectively with clients,
staff and the general public. Expectation to participate in after hours
On-call duties. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://lafayettecountywi.civicpluswebopen.com/hr/job-opening/human-services-family-services-case-manager-1