Social Worker

YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO•El Paso, TX

About The Position

Provides comprehensive case management and assistance to improve the biopsychosocial functioning of Tribal individuals and families. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide comprehensive case management of complex, medical and/or behavioral health cases to include assessments, case planning, case plan implementation, monitoring and evaluation; Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling to individuals and families; Link clients and families to services in the community for support such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance; Serve as advocate between clients and schools, healthcare system, legal system, public assistance programs, and other social services agencies. Conduct case record review using specific indicators and criteria set forth by Social Services Department policy and regulating agencies; Maintain case files with timely record keeping and documentation as required by regulation and program policy; Conduct community trainings and presentations; Facilitate psychoeducation and support groups; Participate in professional development trainings; Assist in community service events and Emergency Preparedness; Respond to 24-hour emergency calls as assigned; Actively participate in weekly supervision with Coordinator and BHD Director; Other position related duties as required and assigned;

Requirements

Masters in Social Work plus two years of experience
current licensure by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Must have a current Texas Drivers License and be insurable
Must be able to successfully pass a post-offer drug screen
Must be able to successfully pass a background check
Ability to travel overnight (approximate 10 %.)
Bilingual-English/Spanish
Thorough knowledge of social work values, principles, techniques and practices and their application to casework, group work, and community needs; must be able to function as a member of an interdisciplinary group; must have excellent interpersonal skills
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Effective and efficient utilization of resources; excellent communication and listening skills
Must have good facilitation skills
Must be able to handle multiple priorities effectively
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations
Must be able to communicate effectively with local, state and federal agencies
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Must have an understanding of the Tribal culture, practices and traditional form of government
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from client or Tribal Council
Attributes include diplomacy and professionalism
Must be able to work flexible hours as required

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive case management of complex, medical and/or behavioral health cases to include assessments, case planning, case plan implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling to individuals and families
Link clients and families to services in the community for support such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance
Serve as advocate between clients and schools, healthcare system, legal system, public assistance programs, and other social services agencies.
Conduct case record review using specific indicators and criteria set forth by Social Services Department policy and regulating agencies
Maintain case files with timely record keeping and documentation as required by regulation and program policy
Conduct community trainings and presentations
Facilitate psychoeducation and support groups
Participate in professional development trainings
Assist in community service events and Emergency Preparedness
Respond to 24-hour emergency calls as assigned
Actively participate in weekly supervision with Coordinator and BHD Director
Other position related duties as required and assigned