Social Worker - Special Needs Programs

Job Requirements:

This position coordinates services to families involved in Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Waivers Program, Children’s Community Options Program (CCOP) and Children’s Special Needs Unit. It is responsible for completing assessments, service plan development, and service coordination for children with Development/Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Disabilities and Severe Emotional Disabilities and their families. The position also collaborates with community agencies and local school districts through the provision of case management services.

• Assist in Service Coordination for the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Program.
• Conduct functional screen to determine eligibility.
• Provide orientation to the family and service providers who are new to the program.
• Facilitate consultation among appropriate individuals and agencies regarding eligible children.
• Provide Service Coordination for Children with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Disabilities and Severe Emotional Disabilities.
• Complete comprehensive needs assessment/functional screen to determine program eligibility.
• Provide crisis and critical incident intervention and resolution as necessary.
• Provide on‑going supervision, monitoring, and follow‑along to each assigned case.
• Consult with identified individuals and agencies regarding service delivery.
• Assist in the development, supervision and service provision of the Individual Service Plan to meet child and family need objectives and outcomes.
• Assist in developing a safety plan for each child covering situations at home, in the community and at school as needed.
• Coordinate delivery of services for the children and families while monitoring progress toward identified outcomes.
• Provide services and resources for respective family's need.
• Conduct home and community visits.
• Maintain complete and accurate case file to include all required documentation and case notes.
• Authorize funding requests through CLTS and CCOP.
• Verify service delivery in compliance with program requirements and the child’s outcome.
• Provide transitional support for program enrollment and disenrollment.

• One year experience working primarily with issues pertaining to Children’s Long Term Support Waivers (CLTS) within the last five years.
• Certification or eligibility for certification in the State of Wisconsin as a social worker preferred.

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Portage County Human Resources, 1462 Strongs Ave., Stevens Point, WI 54481

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