Social Worker II

7 months ago

Tyler, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
Social Worker II

Under the supervision of the Specialized Health and Social Services (SHSS) program supervisor, performs complex and comprehensive public health social work and case management (CM) services for children with special health care needs and their families, high-risk pregnant women, and the general public. Basic CM duties for all program areas include: conducting home visits and visits to other community settings as appropriate to comprehensively assess client and family’s unmet social needs; completing intake, client assessment documents, and other relevant assessment forms; collaborating with medical providers, community partners, and other state agencies to address needs; monitoring and following up on cases to confirm progress; and maintaining current and accurate documentation of all contacts/case activities in case files and appropriate database systems according to program policies and applicable state and federal laws. Additional duties include conducting presentations and attending community events to educate the public about available CM services and completing program reports and projects as assigned. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Member of the Incident Command Structure (ICS) in response to public health emergencies. Must comply with HHS, DSHS, and Texas Department of Public Safety applicable policies/procedures/standards. Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking both English and Spanish languages. Ability to read and speak in Spanish will be tested at time of interview. Essential Job Functions:
(40%) Case Management Functions—Provides complex and specialized social work consultation and comprehensive case management services to families who receive services or are seeking services from the CSHCN-SP, SSI, NBS, NBHS, CLPPP, CHIP, CPS/Foster Care and CM programs. Conducts home visits for comprehensive assessment of home environment and needs. Following program guidelines, provides comprehensive case management services including the Intake, Family Needs Assessment, Service Plan, and Follow-up services. Assists families with the eligibility determination process for CSHCN-SP. Provides information and referral services, linkage to community resources, family supports, advocacy, and service coordination. Maintains documentation of work activities with record documentation, monthly reports, travel reports, case summaries and correspondence. Utilizes software programs to do database entry, word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail, and Internet.

(20%) Conducts comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility and need for PCS/CFC. Conducts assessments during home visits with families. Documents identified needs and forwards documentation for authorization of personal care services. Conducts reassessments for PCS/CFC as required or as necessary according to family needs. Enters family encounter information into an online database.

(10%) Technical Assistance/ Trainings – Provides consultation, presentations, and training to service providers/contractors for programs such as CSHCN-SP, CM and Family Support Services. Performs public relations with providers and recruits new providers. Works as a team member to develop improved processes and trainings for providers, contractors and consumers. Assists in training new staff, volunteers and social work interns. Provides program presentations to public to promote awareness of services available to children with health risks, conditions or special health care needs.

(20%) Community Organization/Resource Development -- Actively participates in community organization functions and collaborates with other community entities on health, social work, case management and other related issues. Serves as the representative for the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on CRCGs, coalitions, interagency groups and advocacy groups to collaborate efforts in serving children with special health care needs. Participates in the delivery of community disaster mental health services as necessary. Adheres to and maintains Community Work Plan and Social Service Directory of community resources for service area.

(5%) Professional & Team Development -- Attends trainings and conferences relevant to job to meet licensing requirement and provides backup and support to other team members. Continues to develop professional knowledge and skill in the practice of Social Work/Case Management in the Public Health setting. Also attends staff meetings and participates in the performance evaluation process.

(5%) Other duties as assigned-- Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. Other duties as assigned by Manager of Specialized Heath/Social Services or designee. Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of Case Management principles and practices.
Knowledge of children’s programs, such as Medicaid, CSHCN, Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women, CPS/Foster Care, SSI, NBS, NBHS, Lead, Early Childhood Intervention (ECI), and CHIP.
Knowledge of quality assurance and technical assistance policies and procedures.
Knowledge of community resources on a local, state and national level.
Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic issues related to health and disabilities.
Knowledge of evolving issues within the greater social work realm
Skill in using computer software programs in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail and Internet, specifically MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook.
Skill in compiling monthly reports, travel reports, and time activity reports.
Skill in conducting in-home family needs assessments and developing service plans.
Skill in providing presentations and trainings.
Skill in conflict resolution, mediation, and problem solving.
Ability to work effectively as a team member in an interdisciplinary setting.
Ability to interpret and apply program policies and procedures.
Ability to provide professional leadership.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to plan work in an orderly manner to manage caseloads and meet deadlines.
Ability to provide technical assistance to professionals.
Ability to speak and write effectively and to address audiences in a professional manner.
Ability to provide own transportation to conduct work duties.
Ability to work under minimum supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
Ability to continue key educational activities focusing on current relevant social work topics.
Ability to follow DSHS Policies and Procedures and adhere to the DSHS Standards of Conduct and Work Rules.
Ability to speak, read, and write in both English and Spanish.

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