Caseworker - Cape

Community Counseling Center (CCC)•Cape Girardeau, MO

4d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Caseworker delivers community support services to assigned children and adult clients enrolled in the Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center (CPRC). The role coordinates mental health services, assesses and monitors clients’ adjustment, develops resources and connects clients with community resources, and provides crisis response to reduce the risk of hospitalization. The position typically manages 20–25 clients, meeting with them weekly at their homes or residential centers. This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; some evenings may be required depending on agency and client needs. The hourly pay range is $20.00–$22.40, varying with prior experience. Travel in the employee’s own vehicle is required.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualification pathways: a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university; any four-year combination of higher education and qualifying experience; or four years of qualifying experience.
Qualifying experience must include delivering services to individuals with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, or developmental disabilities.
Hold or obtain by the start date a valid Missouri Class E driver’s license, or a Class D license for Illinois residents.
Maintain current auto insurance.
Use a personal vehicle for required travel.

Responsibilities

Provide community support services to children and adult clients enrolled in the CPRC program.
Maintain an assigned caseload, including clients in the community and during hospitalizations.
Maintain direct-service productivity in accordance with assigned caseloads.
Maintain a positive attitude toward the agency and clientele.
Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and staff members.
Provide clients with training and education in daily living skills.
Monitor completion of treatment-plan goals and objectives, and communicate progress and concerns to the treatment team.
Refer clients to appropriate community resources to help them maintain or improve functionality and develop a personal support system.
Transport clients in an agency and/or personal vehicle as deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.
Successfully complete DMH-approved Wellness Coaching training through the Relias Learning platform.
Document services according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and other applicable federal or state program requirements and agency standards.