Caseworker

Job Description

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the CBPIR Program Manager. Will provide intensive home-based services to families in order to reduce the occurrence of child abuse and neglect through the Community Based Prevention, Intervention and Reunification Program (CBPIR).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide trauma-informed family assessments, develop family service plans, facilitate parenting programs and make referrals to supportive community services.
• Monitor family engagement, risk factors, and protective factors on an ongoing basis.
• Conduct home visits based on the Tiered Case Management Model.
• Respond to referrals and produce required documentation for each case within required timeframe.
• Comply with all CYFD regulations regarding Incident Reporting.
• Maintain effective communication and sensitivity to program deadlines.
• Staff all cases with the CBPIR Program Manager.
• Facilitate access to services for clients in the areas of medical, social, educational, vocational, legal, and therapeutic care.
• Interview, assess and stratify level of risk of referrals for the purpose of facilitating placement and providing services.
• Develop and implement plan of care for each client.
• Monitor and evaluate the provision of client services on an ongoing basis.
• Provide advocacy and referral services on behalf of clients.
• Provide family support referrals.
• Provide safety and risk assessment services for clients.
• Provide substance abuse treatment referral services.
• Receive certification in selected Parenting Curriculum for the program.
• Be proficient in the Tiered Level Case Management system.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Provide life skills, parenting, and conflict management training.
• Provide follow-up services for all clients discharged from the program.
• Maintain comprehensive client records and generate reports as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the CBPIR Program Manager or Director of Community Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Education waiver may be granted for an individual with high school diploma (or high school equivalent) with extensive experience with the target population.

Preferred