Social Worker-Developmental Disabilities Case Manager

JOB TITLE: Social Worker-Developmental Disabilities Case Manager
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
STATUS: Full time

JOB OBJECTIVES: 
To support individuals with a diagnosis of development disability and/or related conditions. This position provides individualized assessment, education, and service coordination, working collaboratively with individuals, families, provider agencies and community partners to ensure each individual has the supports and services needed for a healthy, safe, and fulfilling life. This role will require understanding the various services offered by Douglas County Social Services (DD case management, CMH case management, CW case management), assessment of the youth and family’s needs, and making a recommendation based on the assessment process regarding best fit.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of those specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  

• Assist applicants seeking case management through assessment and coordination of services to determine program eligibility, explore healthcare options, understand process and timelines, and make recommendations or referrals to appropriate resources.
• Provide person-centered assessment and case management services to locate and gain access to needed services.
• Provide person-centered assessment of children who may be dual eligible for Developmental Disabilities and Children’s Mental Health (DD/CMH) and potential case management.
• With the individual’s/family’s involvement, develop and implement a person-centered case plan that is based on the assessed and identified needs. 
• Evaluate, facilitate, and monitor services and individual progress in relationship to established goals and objectives. Works with the person to adjust service plans as necessary.
• Plan and arrange for services and facilitate appropriate payment.
• Participate in review of individual’s Consumer Directed Community Support and Family Support Grant plans.  
• Become certified in and conduct MnCHOICES assessments as needed.
• Act as a liaison with community and referral services.
• Prepare and maintain case records which meet federal, state, and local statutes/rules. 
• Under direction of the supervisor, seek court intervention when needed to protect the health/safety of vulnerable children or adults: prepare reports needed for court, testify in court as may be necessary, and implement court orders.
• Participate in team meetings, agency staff meetings, county meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all rules and policies to maintain a safe work environment. 
• Reliable, predictable attendance and punctuality.

Access to Not Public Data
The incumbent may encounter not public data in the course of these duties. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished, incumbent must properly store the not public data according to the provisions Ch. 13.

If a new work assignment requires access to not public data, the incumbent is permitted to access not public data for the work assignment purposes only. Any access to not public data must be strictly limited to the data necessary to complete the work assignment and after the assignment is completed, the employee’s work assignment no longer requires access. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT HIRE: 
Education
High School diploma or G.E.D.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college/university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one (1) year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency. 

You may apply before graduating, but no more than 60 days prior to receiving your Bachelor's Degree.   

You will be asked to verify your degree with office transcripts upon hire. 

Experience
See required minimum qualifications at hire.

Licenses and Other Requirements
Valid Minnesota driver’s license.  

REQUIRED MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & QUALITIES AT HIRE: 

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of interviewing and recording in social work and the ability to apply them. 
• Knowledge of individual and group behavior. 
• Knowledge of social casework objectives, principles, and methods. 
• Knowledge of social-economic factors, which promote stable family life, and understanding of the elements, which affect family security. 
• Knowledge of the principles of community organization. 
• Knowledge of social welfare research methods.
• Knowledge of family systems and dynamics. 
• Ability to effectively apply casework knowledge and skills. 
• 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 to meet special needs. 
• Ability to organize and keep records, ability to exercise good judgment, and demonstrate leadership.
• Ability to manage time productively. 
• Ability to prioritize caseloads. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PREFERRED / DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
See required minimums at hire.

Experience
See required minimums at hire.

PREFERRED / DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & QUALITIES: 

• Considerable knowledge of federal and state welfare programs and laws.
• Knowledge of community resources. 
• Knowledge of mental illnesses and intellectual disabilities. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
Public building and working with the public both in the office and out in the community.
May involve occasionally interacting with hostile and unstable clients.
Exposure to the elements when out in the field, including icy roadways, unpaved roads, untrained or aggressive pets, unsanitary/unsafe living conditions, heat, rain, cold, and snow. Circumstances are often unknown until arrival.

HOURS 
Generally, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
37.5 hours per week.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS CAN INVOLVE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 
Must possess physical dexterity and an ability to climb, crouch, crawl, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, sit, stand, walk, run, etc. Physical abilities are required in making home visits, caring for children, moving clients, etc.; some physical effort is required.
Amount Lifted Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs.,17 min
Amount Lifted 11 to 40 lbs.: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min
Amount Lifted 41 to 101 lbs.:   Not Present
Amount Pushed or Pulled 10 to 101lbs .:   Not Present
Near Vision:  Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to 8 hours
Far Vision:  Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Depth:  Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Field of Vision:  Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min
Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Works Alone:  Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min
Works with Others: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Works around Others: Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to 8 hours
Customer/Public Contact:   Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Clients with Behavior Challenges: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min
Talking/Reading:  Constant: = Range: 5 hrs., 18 min to 8 hours
Hearing:  Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min
Sitting:  Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Standing:  Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min Walking/Moving About: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Balancing/Crawling:  Not Present
Crouching/Kneeling/Climbing: Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min
Handling: Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min
Grasping/Using Fingers:   Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min
Reaching: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min
Feeling:  Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min
Driving:  Frequent: = Range: 2 hrs., 40 min to 5 hrs., 17 min Mechanical/Pressurized/Electrical/Burning Equipment:  Not Present
Explosive/ Radiant Energy:  Not Present
Moving Equipment: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs, 39 min
Heights:  Not Present
Fumes/Odors:  Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min
Dirt/Dust: Occasional: = Range: 49 min to 2 hrs., 39 min
Gases:  Rare: = Range: 5 min to 48 min        
                                                             
See also Physical and Environmental Factors Form.
 
EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT USED 
Computer, telephone, fax machine, laptop, photocopy machine, calculator, email,  iPad, automobile, GPS, infant/child car seats (installation and use), county vehicles, on-call cell phone , and other necessary software including Compass/Compass Copilot, SSIS, Microsoft Office, Tyler Host, MGA, and MMIS/MAXIS.  


OTHER 
All listed above are essential functions of this job.

Supervision Received:   Social Services Supervisor  
Supervision Exercised:  None
Labor Group: Union -ASFCME
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Grade: 10
EEO Job Category: Professionals 
Work Comp Code: 8810

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.


Revised: 2023

Salary : $31