Social Worker - Disability Waiver Case Manager - Rule 185 DD
About The Position
The Social Worker – Disability Waiver Case Manager responsibilities include providing Case Management Services and related conditions, assisting individuals in gaining access to needed social, medical, educational and other supports and services. Assist persons on a waiver to access needed waiver and State plan services, as well as needed medical, social, educational and other services, regardless of the funding source. Assure service planning and delivery are done through a person-centered approach. Assist in monitoring the delivery of services and provider compliance with quality assurance standards. Complete other functions to support agency operations.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field or
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency or
- A public health nurse or
- A registered nurse
- Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain such license and proof of insurance.
- Ability to make case management decisions.
- Knowledge of physical and mental disabilities and their effects on individual functioning.
- Knowledge of family dynamics; community resources
- Knowledge of social and economic problems
- Knowledge of and ability to adhere to social work methods, values, and principles.
- Knowledge of philosophy and trends in mental illness and mental health issues.
- Effective interviewing assessment, counseling, evaluation, and service coordination.
- Ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to develop and coordinate resources.
- Ability to utilize the MMIS and SSIS systems required.
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with data privacy laws and compliance.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of interviewing and documenting.
- Knowledge of individual and group behavior.
- Knowledge of social casework objectives, principles, and methods.
- Knowledge of social-economic factors.
- Knowledge of family systems and dynamics.
- Working ability to work constructively within an agency in the community setting and in effectively utilizing appropriate resources and services.
- Ability to work constructively in the development and coordination of community resources.
- Ability to manage time productively.
- Ability to prioritize caseloads.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Social Worker Licensure preferred
- Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP)
Responsibilities
- Coordination and Evaluation of Services
- Development and Review of MnCHOICES Support Plan
- Administrative Case Management Activities
- Provide Rule 185 Developmental Disabilities Case Management Services
- Perform job related duties as assigned or apparent.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and life insurance
- Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
