Social Worker 2

State of Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a full-time Social Worker 2 - underfill position in Las Vegas, Nevada. This recruitment will be used to underfill positions within the Social Worker series. Advancement to the next level may occur after meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with endorsement of the appointing authority. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program(s): Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) and Adult Protective Services (APS). Social Workers with HCBS ensure a coordinated system to meet the needs of at-risk elderly and disabled individuals to support community living and prevent institutionalization. Responsibilities include eligibility determination, care planning, home visits, development and implementation of individualized care plans, home visits, and accurate documentation using web-based case management software. Social workers with APS investigate reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation and abandonment involving vulnerable adults ages 18 and older and adults 60 and older, ensuring timely case initiation, home visits, and assessments. APS uses a person-centered approach to evaluate risk, review records, identify service needs, and make referrals; and determine case outcomes based on regulations and close cases following thorough investigation and intervention to ensure client safety. ADSD fosters a positive, inclusive, and diverse work environment that values innovation, teamwork, and collaboration. The mission of ADSD is to empower individuals and their support systems by providing resources for disabilities and aging - connecting Nevadans to services and improving their quality of life. Social Workers are licensed professionals who provide case management services to children, families, vulnerable adults with intellectual, developmental, physical disabilities, serious mental illness, and older adults (collectively referred to as “vulnerable adults”) and other individuals within local communities and institutions. Case management is defined as the process by which an individual's needs are identified and the social, habilitative, and medical services designed to meet those needs are located, coordinated, and monitored. Positions in this series may specialize in one service area, or may work in several areas as a generalist, depending upon the needs of the community and the mission of the agency to which it is assigned.

Requirements

Licensure or provisional licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Independent Social Worker or Associate in Social Work
One year of professional experience providing case management in a social work setting equivalent to a Social Worker I in Nevada State service.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of social work
Knowledge of case management practices related to the program assignment
Knowledge of investigative techniques
Knowledge of federal regulations, State laws, and agency directives applicable to social services
Knowledge of cultural and social differences that affect family relationships and social interaction
Knowledge of indicators and effects of human deprivation
Knowledge of public and private social services providers within the community
Knowledge of collaborative case planning
Knowledge of de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques
Knowledge of pregnancy, child birth, child care, and/or adult care
Knowledge of grief and loss issues
Knowledge of aging process and/or cognitive impairments
Knowledge of gambling addiction
Knowledge of substance abuse
Knowledge of learning and intellectual, developmental and/or physical disabilities
Knowledge of serious mental illness
Knowledge of court procedures
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and others representing private and public social service providers
Ability to establish rapport and gain the trust of others
Ability to conduct interviews, elicit sensitive information, make physical, cognitive, and behavioral assessments, and accurately record information
Ability to make home visits including unannounced visits
Ability to maintain composure, interact diplomatically and make effective decisions in confrontational situations
Ability to mediate and resolve conflict between contending parties
Ability to communicate with individuals who have emotional or mental health challenges, intellectual, developmental, physical disabilities, and/or cognitive impairments
Ability to observe and assess relationships between client and family
Ability to prioritize and prepare case plans and provide services for a caseload of clients
Ability to apply interviewing and valuative techniques and make recommendations
Ability to evaluate and continually reassess client level of functioning
Ability to develop and maintain a network of community resources
Ability to refer clients to appropriate services and follow up as required
Ability to document case narratives in computer and paper records
Ability to prepare reports to law enforcement and courts
Ability to respond to sensitive and/or emergency situations
Ability to act as an advocate for clients
Ability to operate personal computers and assigned software
Ability to deal appropriately with apathy, hostility, resistance and anger displayed by individuals
Ability to assist others in dealing with the issues surrounding death and dying and the aging process

Responsibilities

Assess and reassess client levels of functioning by interviewing clients, family members and other community contacts; utilize tests, inventories, and other assessment tools; review medical, legal and law enforcement reports; and evaluate client resources for the purpose of identifying the level of assistance needed and services appropriate to meet client emotional, social, financial and health needs.
Develop and implement a case plan that presents intervention strategies to meet client needs including alternative placement, job training, socialization, nursing services, legal and medical intervention, and financial assistance according to federal and State regulatory guidelines and budget limitations.
Locate and coordinate a network of services and resources provided by other State agencies, community organizations and private service providers in areas such as mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, developmental, homemaking, financial assistance, and employment programs pertinent to assessing client needs and case plan goals.
Provide ongoing case management services by conducting home visits, monitoring delivery of services and quality of care, and reassessing client needs; track client progress and well-being, evaluate case plan effectiveness, and effectively manage resources; assist clients in identifying strengths and barriers and developing problem-solving and coping abilities; collaborate and coordinate case reviews with families, friends, attorneys and multiple agencies including social and community services and law enforcement to ensure case continuity and prevent conflicting case plans and duplication of services.
May organize multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to assist in strategic assessment and planning of protective services, issues regarding the delivery of service, programs, or individual plans for preventing, identifying, remedying, or treating abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation, or abandonment of children or vulnerable adults; MDT teams may include representatives of other organizations concerned with education, law enforcement, or physical and/or mental health.
Document case activities; maintain written case histories to include client status, progress and assessment results; complete necessary forms and prepare relevant correspondence and case reports according to applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
Provide crisis intervention in the office or community setting to include responding to emergency calls; report instances of neglect or abuse to the appropriate authorities; utilize appropriate controls for individuals who may be aggressive, combative, or hostile by following established protocols and policies.
May provide technical assistance, training, guidance and/or serve as lead workers to other new or experienced Social Workers; may train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of non-professional staff such as Family Support Workers and Administrative Assistants.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under limited supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. This is the journey level in the series.