Social Worker 2

State of Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is recruiting a Social Worker 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies in Adult Protective Services (APS) and Home & Community Based Services (HBCS). The APS recruitment is to underfill a Social Worker 3 position; advancement may occur after the employee meets minimum qualifications, demonstrates satisfactory performance, and receives endorsement from the appointing authority. HBCS social workers coordinate services for at-risk older adults and people with disabilities to support community living and prevent institutionalization. APS social workers investigate reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation, and abandonment involving vulnerable adults. Both program areas provide case management to identify needs, coordinate and monitor services, and support client safety and well-being. ADSD promotes an inclusive, diverse work environment focused on innovation, teamwork, and collaboration. Its mission is to empower people and their support systems by connecting Nevadans to aging and disability resources and services. Under limited supervision, this journey-level role performs the full range of social work duties. Social workers serve clients with a range of needs and may specialize in one service area or work as generalists, depending on community and agency needs. The recruitment may close without further notice depending on application volume.

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.
Knowledge of social work principles and practices, program-specific case management practices, and investigative techniques.
General knowledge of applicable federal regulations, State laws, agency directives, cultural and social differences, social service providers, collaborative case planning, de-escalation and crisis intervention, and relevant client needs and conditions.
Ability to establish cooperative working relationships, build rapport and trust, conduct interviews and assessments, and accurately record information.
Ability to make home visits, including unannounced visits; remain composed in confrontational situations; mediate conflict; and communicate with people with varied emotional, mental, intellectual, developmental, physical, or cognitive needs.
Ability to prioritize and prepare case plans, manage a caseload, evaluate client functioning, develop community resource networks, make referrals, and follow up.
Ability to document case narratives in computer and paper records, prepare reports for law enforcement and courts, respond to emergencies, advocate for clients, and operate personal computers and assigned software.

Responsibilities

Assess and reassess clients’ functioning and needs through interviews, assessment tools, review of records, and evaluation of available resources.
Develop and implement case plans and intervention strategies in accordance with regulatory guidelines and budget limitations.
Locate and coordinate services and resources from State agencies, community organizations, and private providers.
Conduct home visits, monitor service delivery and quality of care, reassess needs, track client progress, and evaluate case plan effectiveness.
Help clients identify strengths and barriers and develop problem-solving and coping abilities.
Coordinate case reviews with families, friends, attorneys, agencies, community services, and law enforcement to support continuity and avoid conflicting plans or duplicated services.
Organize multidisciplinary team meetings when needed to assess and plan protective services and address service delivery or individual plans.
Document case activities, maintain case histories, complete forms, and prepare correspondence and reports in accordance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
Provide crisis intervention in office or community settings, respond to emergency calls, report abuse or neglect to appropriate authorities, and follow established protocols when dealing with potentially aggressive, combative, or hostile individuals.
May provide technical assistance, training, and guidance to other social workers or serve as a lead worker.
May train, supervise, and evaluate non-professional staff, including Family Support Workers and Administrative Assistants.
Perform related duties as assigned.