CASEWORK MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 1 -UNDERFILL
State of Nevada
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The State of Nevada, Division of Child and Family Services, is seeking a Casework Management Specialist I underfill for FFPSA in Elko, Fallon, Fernley, or Yerington. You will screen, assess, and coordinate services for families to determine FFPSA eligibility and ensure ongoing safety and service engagement.
The position involves collaboration with FFPSA providers, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related social science or human services field.
- Experience with case assessment and service coordination is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and implement case plans and safety plans with clients and families.
- Assess clients using agency tools to identify social service needs and rights.
- Coordinate services, referrals, and resources with providers and community organizations.
- Prepare reports and monitor progress to ensure client goals are met.
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Education
Job description
No Nevada state income tax.
The DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES is recruiting for a Casework Management Specialist (CMS) 1 underfilling a Casework Management Specialist 3-Family First Prevention Services (FFSPA) for in the Elko, Fallon, Fernley or Yerington Child Welfare offices. Incumbents will demonstrate a basic understanding of conducting thorough assessments of families at case specific times throughout the life of a case. This position’s role and duties include but are not limited to screening, evaluating and providing assessments for youth and their families to determine eligibility for the Family First Prevention Services (FFPSA). The candidate will have a basic knowledge of evidence-based interventions and practices utilized within DCFS and coordinate referrals to participating FFPSA providers while working to develop and strengthen partnerships with participating FFPSA community-based providers. The CMS I will ensure families are engaged in services, track and re-assess eligibility over time, and close or transition the cases when services are declined, or eligibility has ended. CMS I will regularly assess on-going safety threats throughout the life of the case and adhere to all applicable IV-E requirements. Position is expected to participate in the statewide child and family services reviews when they meet the CFSR reviewer requirements. May also be requested to complete ICPC homes studies and courtesy supervision of placements. Advancement to the next level may occur after meeting the minimum qualification, satisfactory performance, and with endorsement of the appointing authority. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Casework Management Specialists provide casework services and service coordination for children, vulnerable and/or older adults, and their respective families and may be assigned to one of many specialized programs and/or facilities where duties may be performed in the home and/or any similar residential setting.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, special education, human growth and development, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, gerontology, or closely related social science or human services related field.
Develop, manage, and implement case plans and safety plans by interviewing the client, family members, collaterals, court stakeholders and care providers to support the safety, permanency, and well-being of assigned clientele; on a continuing basis, assess individuals/clients using agency approved assessment tools to evaluate, identify and determine social service needs and advise clients of their service related rights and responsibilities; identify goals and develop strategies based on established objectives and available resources; review client’s history, report observations and recommend changes; remediate deficits and provide intervention strategies; assist care providers in learning techniques to enhance the care provider/client relationship; evaluate the effectiveness of the plan in meeting the client, family and care provider needs; utilize evidence based practices to bring about change behavior to ensure client goals are accomplished; review plan with client and family/care provider and revise as needed.
Monitor client and family progress; develop, identify, obtain, coordinate, monitor and evaluate resources and services to meet client and family/care provider needs; make referrals to other service providers and community resources; assist clients in obtaining financial assistance as appropriate; coordinate services with outside agency service providers; consult with other clinicians, social workers, medical personnel, vendors, contractors, school districts, courts, other public agencies, community organizations, law enforcement and professionals in the legal system to exchange information; serve as motivator and negotiator to arrange and resolve service delivery issues; utilize crisis intervention to manage angry, hostile or combative clientele.
Conduct assessments, have contact with children, vulnerable and/or older adults, and their respective families and perform home visits using motivational interviewing; monitor follow-up services specified in the case and/or safety plan; arrange, assist, and/or provide transportation for clients to various appointments and community assistance services as necessary; prepare reports for court on family function recommendations; monitor providers to ensure services are provided; monitor quality of the living environment; train care providers as necessary as outlined in the approved agency provider standards; review billing forms for accuracy of services provided, assist clients with applying for program(s) and/or ongoing eligibility requirements.
Adhere to all regulatory and agency standards for documentation; document case activities, client contact and progress in case records; prepare and submit a variety of written reports related to the evaluation of clients and services provided and evaluation to courts and other federal and State agencies; provide information to treatment/service team members, other professionals, family members, care providers, administrators, and judiciary; prepare correspondence and submit forms and documentation as required.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams and attend staff, committee, task force and/or other scheduled meetings to discuss and provide input concerning critical client issues and problems; meet with professionals in local communities to develop program awareness and partnerships; may attend and participate in in-service training, workshops, seminars, and continuing education programs to enhance knowledge, skills and abilities related to job performance.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under close supervision, incumbents receive training in performing the duties outlined above and may progress to the next level in the series upon meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Knowledge of: interviewing techniques to aid in identifying service needs; case management practices and service coordination; factors influencing human growth and development; principles of individual and group behavior; socio-economic conditions, trends and factors; problem solving, research techniques and report preparation.
Skill in: maintaining case files and records; operating a computer sufficiently to enter, store and retrieve data.
Ability to: effectively interact with individuals from a variety of economic, cultural, social and education backgrounds; work cooperatively and effectively with the public, service providers, and co-workers; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; read and understand technical and legal documents; participate as part of a team; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; organize and prioritize work.
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
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