What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker Case Manager position at Forest County Potawatomi Community?
Social Worker – Case Manager
This position is partially or fully grant funded. Employment beyond the term of the grant award may be subject to approval by Executive Council.
About the Job:
Provides support, advocacy, and helps to develop holistic plans of care for children with autism or suspected autism. Serves in a case manager role to promote the psychosocial, mental, emotional and cultural well-being of children and families. Recognizes the strengths and wishes of each child/family, working to maximize individuality, independence and dignity.
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Lead a team with you and a community health outreach worker to develop and implement holistic and family led care plans for families impacted by autism (or suspected autism).
- Facilitate and compile additional training in family advocacy, care for persons with special needs, and other training as appropriate.
- Understand and meet all regulatory requirements for social services delivery and documentation.
- Work with the interdisciplinary team and administration to promote and protect the rights and psychosocial well-being of each patient and advocate for each family.
- Develop protocols, procedures and a framework for a community health model of care delivery for families impacted by autism.
- Develop community relationships and partnerships to understand available services for families, and to advocate for these services.
- Work with patients, families, significant others and care teams to provide support, information and organization.
- Take a proactive role to improve the quality of life of the residents and their families.
- Complete social histories, psychosocial assessments, individualized care plans, and required documentation in a thorough and a timely manner.
- Lead and participate in all Care Conferences.
- Provide culturally safe care, striving to support each family within the framework of their spiritual and cultural practices.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) or related social science field required, Master’s degree preferred.
- One year experience working in an educational or mental health field required, with preference given to work with children with disabilities
- Familiarity with social service, school and health care systems
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, be at least 18 years of age, and be eligible for coverage under the Tribe’s Insurance
- Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens
- FCP complies with all CDC vaccine and testing recommendations for healthcare professionals.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with community advocacy
- Experience with grant development, budgeting and reporting
- Leadership and project management experience
- Familiarity with healthcare policies and protocols
- Knowledge of local social services framework
Benefits you’ll love:
- Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually
- 3 weeks of paid holidays
- Premium free health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short term disability
- Life insurance
- 401k with match
Skills
Required- Project Management
- Evaluating
- Client Support
- Problem solving
- Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Helping Others
Behaviors
Preferred- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Equal Opportunity Employer
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