Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) Case Manager/Social Worker I/II

POSITION SUMMARY: 
This position is responsible for providing needs assessment, crisis intervention, case planning, advocacy, and community resource development services to children and adults with varying abilities and support needs. 
  
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

• Works to engage clients, families, natural supports, and relevant community partners (e.g. schools, courts, healthcare providers) in collaborative problem-solving and service planning.  
• Conducts timely assessments of client needs, including crisis evaluations, and develops goal-oriented, time-limited service plans.  Engages community resources as needed.
• Supports safety and stability of vulnerable populations by working to protect children, elderly, and at-risk adults, preserve family units, and prevent unnecessary out-of-home placements.
• Advises consumers when services are either not available or inappropriate.
• Explains the consequences of non-compliance with court orders to clients who are involuntarily referred, monitors client utilization of services, and informs the court of consumer's adherence to court orders.
• Coordinates access to services, monitors service delivery and client progress, and terminates services when goals are attained.
• Coordinates services and educates consumers on navigating community resources, avoiding duplication of effort, and ensuring effective use of available resources.
• Maintains comprehensive case records, prepares documentation, and completes required assessments and reports.
• Develops and maintains professional knowledge and skills to enhance the programs and services provided.
• May facilitate treatment and/or other related, indicated services with groups of clients.
• May provide community outreach and education to promote public awareness of available services and support systems.
• May work across supervision areas within Health and Human Services as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.