Social Service Clinician II

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Prestonsburg, KY

11d•$67,204 - $78,425•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs is seeking a Social Service Clinician II in Floyd County. This office provides comprehensive services for children and youth with special health care needs through newborn hearing screening, early intervention, pediatric specialty clinics, service coordination, case management, therapies, and family support. The Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs collaborates with community stakeholders across the Commonwealth to ensure comprehensive services. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with state and federal laws.

Requirements

A master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, marriage and family therapy or a related field.
Two years of professional social work experience.
A valid driver's license.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

Nice To Haves

Strong self-motivation and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
Flexible, analytical, and solution oriented.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
Computer literacy

Responsibilities

Provides medical social services for children with special health care needs and their families through ongoing assessment and evaluation of client and family social service needs.
Makes referrals when necessary for access to community services, waiver programs, or resources.
Obtains insurance information and verifies coverage.
Educates and assists with transition planning for the patient and family.
Promotes the elimination of barriers to services by working with patients and families to identify and arrange resources as needed, including home visits, arranging transportation, scheduling interpreters, lodging, food, financial assistance, and facilitation of access to care for all provided services.
Assists patients with annual financial updates when required.
Serves as an advocate for patients and their families by participating with patients and families in meetings for school or other activities.
Provides information to families regarding child development, patient diagnosis, emergency planning, and vocational rehabilitation.
Ensures family participation in decision-making.
Serves on community committees and acts as a liaison for outreach activities as an Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs (OCSHCN) representative.
Maintains a database of resources available in the assigned district.
Maintains records of Care Coordination and Social Services provided by documenting in the patient medical record system utilized by the OCSHCN.
Performs other duties as assigned.