Social Worker- CLTS

Job Overview
Vernon County Human Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to work in the Children’s Long Term Support Program in Viroqua, WI. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing support to children with special needs. This role involves conducting patient assessments, developing goals, and delivering therapy sessions in compliance with HIPAA regulations. The Social Worker will work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for clients.

Join our team to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families in need of support!

**Vernon County requires an online appliction to be completed for each applicant. Please go to vernoncountywi.gov, click on job opportunites and apply. **

I. Position Summary

This position description has been prepared to assist in evaluating duties, responsibilities, and skills of the position. It is not intended as a complete list of specific responsibilities and duties, nor is it intended to limit duties to those listed.

This position requires planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating services for individuals within the confines of the WI Statutes and Administrative Codes of the State Department of Health Services. Employee exercises independent judgment and discretion within established guidelines.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Responsible for services through the Wisconsin Children’s Long-Term Support Program (CLTS) and Children’s Community Options Program, which is defined by the Federal and State guidelines and requirements.

· Conducts intake and assessments for both the Children’s Long-Term Support Program and Children’s Community Options Program.

· Determines eligibility for both the Children’s Long-Term Support Program and Children’s Community Options Program.

· Coordinates enrollment, develops, implements, and reviews service plan, for both the Children’s Long-Term Support Program and Children’s Community Options Program.

· Provides on-going monitoring/case management to recipients (eligible children) and their families.

· Coordinates and oversees services for children in the Children’s Long-Term Support Program and Children’s Community Options Program. Acts as liaison between potential contracted agency and county.

· Program Coordinator for the Community Options Program. Acts as liaison between program and the Children’s Community Options Program Advisory Committee. Coordinates committee meetings and annual plan for the Program.

· Provides expertise on navigating the early intervention system using family centered practices, linking families to community resources, fostering strong family professional partnerships.

· Service coordinators coordinate the delivery of all services across agency lines and connect children and their families with services needed as identified in the ISP.

· Ensure families are informed, involved, and consulted during their child’s enrollment.

· Coordinating and monitoring the delivery of an array of services to address each child’s unique needs and circumstances as outlined in the Individual Service Plan.

· Ensures state and federal compliance with the all the Long-Term support programs.

· Maintains individual consumer files. Maintains documentation, case notes, and provider notes for the ongoing case management within the long-term support programs. Maintains &updates all files, reviews cases as mandated and necessary for compliance.

· Reviews monthly expenses/claims, and authorizations for services.

· Prepares and completes consumer information for data entry on the state and county platforms for reporting such consumer information, as required by state and county program guidelines.

· Authorizes services for consumers based upon assessed need within the limits of available funds, following allowable services guidelines, and following state and federal guidelines for the programs.

· Implements and monitors Service Agreements for contracted services through the Long-Term Support Programs. Reviews and approves monthly claims for such services.

· Reviews and follows policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County laws and regulations.

· Writes internal policies/procedures when appropriate for programs in the unit.

· Contacts State offices and other professionals to collaborate and maintain compliance with programs.

· Develops new resources, financial and/or service delivery systems.

· Speaks to community groups regarding the services available through the Long-Term Support Unit.

· Assists with rotational on call for after hours for CH. 51 and Ch. 55’s.

· And all other duties assigned by the unit supervisor.

III. Related Job Functions

· Responsible for working safely and following safety practices and standards. · Responsible for reporting and/or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard.

· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public, community resources and county/governmental officials.

· Receive, sort, and prioritize mail, telephone calls and e-mails.

· Attends staff meetings, trainings, conferences, & meetings to keep abreast of current changes in the field.

· Performs related work as required or directed.

· Maintains consumer rights and confidentiality of consumer information.

IV. Physical Demands

50%- Sits at desk, uses 75%-hearing, near vision and fingering for typing, word processing, calculators or other office machines. 75%-Talks to clients, callers, department staff. 10%- Sits, walks, stands, bends, reaches, and moves about the office intermittently throughout the day. 50% -Handles telephones, papers and manuals, etc., lifts files, copy paper and other office materials. In unusual situations it is necessary to stoop, kneel, and bend/twist. There is the threat of physical attack or injury from clients/animals in unusual situations. Uses automobile, telephones, copy machines, computers, fax machines, camera, television/DVD equipment. Uses independent judgment. Involves potential and/or direct exposure to blood or body fluids.

V. Education and Training Requirements

· Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum bachelor’s degree in a human service discipline, such as Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or any other suitable related college degree. Prefer a minimum of one year of experience working with developmental disabilities target populations. Training and experience in operating a computer and related equipment; or any acceptable combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. MUST HAVE current Social Work certification meeting the requirements specified under Wis. Statute 457 OR the ability to obtain a social work license within two years.

· Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with adequate auto insurance to meet minimum County requirements, or access to reliable transportation for city and rural travel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.95 – $38.60 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
Viroqua, WI 54665: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person

www.vernoncountywi.gov

Deadline Note: