SOCIAL SERVICES CASEWORKER

State of careers Rhode Island

22h • $63,501 - $73,601 • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Caseworker is responsible for preparing bail release and dispositional plans for the calendar attorneys with whom they work with. This includes clinical assessment, treatment recommendation, case management, mitigation, and maintaining a network of treatment referrals for clients. The Social Caseworker will also provide program statistics to the Social Casework Supervisor on a timely basis as they require. The Social Casework Supervisor will supply a standard form for the purpose of this data collection.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in sociology, psychology, social work, child development, or a related field.
• Two years’ experience in the field of behavioral health and/or criminal justice.
• Basic computer skills, word processing, and related capacities and abilities.
• Ability to pass criminal background check required for entry into court and correctional settings.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Spanish is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients in the community, cellblock, or at the Adult Correctional Institutions as needed as part of a clinical screening and assessment process.
• Recommend and develop treatment plans for bail release or long-term dispositional planning.
• Update case files regularly and prior to court dates with notes/memo to file concerning status of the case.
• Arrange and coordinate treatment for clients as requested by the Public Defender attorney(s) with whom they work.
• Present a bail release plan for a client who is awaiting trial or formulation of a dispositional plan for a sentenced client in need of services.
• Interview client and assessing them for appropriate treatment.
• Contact treatment personnel to arrange admission into treatment.
• Arrange transportation to treatment.
• Verify clients’ status in treatment for review dates set by the court.
• Maintain a network of service providers with whom they will work to find appropriate services for Public Defender clients.
• Assist Public Defender attorneys with mitigation, including interviewing clients, gathering records, speaking with social supports, family, and employers, and report writing.
• Provide program statistics to the Social Casework Supervisor on a timely basis.

Benefits

• Information regarding benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found on the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required for hires after September 30, 2014.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level