Case Worker II - 61060987 - State of South Carolina
Beaufort County, SC
About the Job
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
Responsibilities of the Case Worker II:
Under general supervision provides intensive high-fidelity Wraparound care coordination for families with children and adolescents with complex behavioral health needs; provides Intensive Care Coordination and facilitates team meetings in accordance with high-fidelity Wraparound principles. Adheres to all agency Security, Privacy and HIPAA policies. In this position you will:
- Provide intensive Wraparound care coordination to 10 children with complex emotional and behavioral needs and their families to ensure they receive all required formal and informal services from a continuum of services provided by a variety of public/private agencies, independent professionals and natural supports available to the families. Available 24 hours to support families during times of crisis.
- Schedule and facilitate monthly Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings as defined by high fidelity Wraparound standards. Complete assessments with each youth/family assigned and complete assessments with youth/family on an ongoing basis to monitor youths' progress in care as outlined by agency standards. Intercede and advocate on behalf of youth and families to ensure appropriate, timely and consistent services, including traveling to and participating in IEP meetings, etc.
- In accordance with high fidelity Wraparound standards and COC best practice standards, develop a strength-based needs assessment/family story and family vision for each youth assigned. Monitor individual youth and family progress, CFT member assignments, and ensure the appropriateness and effectiveness of services to address the needs of the youth and family; facilitate the CFT in exploring changes and revisions to the plan of care as needed.
- Maintain current records on each youth documenting contacts, service activity and other required information within COC best practice standards and guidelines; manage administrative duties associated with operating an office as needed. Maintain minimum standard of productivity per month as established by COC.
- Develop creative approaches to provide necessary services to youth and families; design and assist in the implementation of individualized services when more traditional services are not available or not appropriate; procure and/or requisition services for youth within the guidelines of the state procurement code and COC regulations and with the CFT approval.
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Location: Beaufort County, South Carolina
Agency: Department of Children's Advocacy
Source : State of South Carolina