Incumbent functions under direct and regularly provided supervision, coordinates multiple citizen review boards, prepares case summaries, assures that findings are properly reviewed and that recommendations and decisions are included in the case files. Hiring agencies may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions. Hiring agencies may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions. Or incumbents may provide related human services such as working with youth in an independent living situation to help them attain success by giving education and employment guidance, collaborating with the community to disseminate information on DHS programs and community resources, providing classes such as housing, parenting and youth activities or similar human services functions not related to specific treatment planning. Hiring agencies may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions.
Incumbents provide professional substance abuse counseling to clients in a state institution.
Incumbent administers assessments to determine readiness for substance abuse treatment and develops treatment plans for clients. Incumbent performs individual and group therapy counseling and consultation to promote rehabilitation. Hiring agencies may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions. Incumbents supervise Assistant Caseworkers and other support staff in one or more regional offices to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations related to Child Welfare, Medicaid eligibility, Social Security, Juvenile Court procedures or other aspects of Human Services. Utilizes computer software in the collection of data and development of reports for the region to monitor case activity, budget expenditures and to ensure policy compliance.