C.A.R.E.S. Social Worker

St Johns Lutheran Ministries Inc•Billings, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Care Coordinator will follow the Wraparound process to provide care coordination to identified children, youth & their families. The C.A.R.E.S. Wraparound model is a strengths-based, family driven diversion program designed to divert youth and families from the child welfare system, juvenile justice system or residential care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Facilitate Family Team Conferences and follow the Wraparound process to manage caseload Build relationships with family members, providers and the community Promote family voice and choice in work with families and community providers Practice trauma informed care Complete all necessary documentation to ensure Wraparound model is followed with fidelity Perform other incidental or related duties as assigned Mission/Customer Service: Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service Let the Mission be your guide Make eye contact and smile Greet & welcome each and every person Seek out personal contact Provide immediate service-listen & act Use appropriate body language at all times Be gracious to each & every person Employee Responsibilities: Follows policy and procedures on annual TB testing. Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations. Attends all mandatory in-services. Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certifications in accord with the State of Montana.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field
Knowledge of mental health systems of care and support services in Yellowstone County
2 years of experience working with children, youth and families that have complex needs and are multi-system involved
Excellent written and verbal communication & interpersonal skills
Demonstrate cultural competence & sensitivity to population served
Proven ability to work with diverse groups and build strong partnerships
Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of St. John’s United
Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft office programs and virtual web platforms
Candidate must have valid driver’s license, proof of current insurance and be able to drive throughout the state of MT.
Other national travel may be required.
Must be able to pass a thorough background screening upon hire.
Some occasional evening and weekend hours required
Requires minimal lifting functions
Requires moderate bending, standing and reaching activities
This position requires the ability to function independently in performing assigned duties

Responsibilities

Facilitate Family Team Conferences and follow the Wraparound process to manage caseload
Build relationships with family members, providers and the community
Promote family voice and choice in work with families and community providers
Practice trauma informed care
Complete all necessary documentation to ensure Wraparound model is followed with fidelity
Perform other incidental or related duties as assigned
Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service
Let the Mission be your guide
Make eye contact and smile
Greet & welcome each and every person
Seek out personal contact
Provide immediate service-listen & act
Use appropriate body language at all times
Be gracious to each & every person
Follows policy and procedures on annual TB testing.
Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
Attends all mandatory in-services.
Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certifications in accord with the State of Montana.