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 agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute, but may terminate or modify this arrangement at any time.

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.
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

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree supplemented by four years of professional social work experience will substitute for the primary education and experience requirements.

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 arranges 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.