| Purpose: |
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Under general supervision, provide social work services to clients and families. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Conducts psychosocial assessments.
- Develops and implements individual service or treatment plans.
- Provides case management, maintains documentation, and compiles data and informational reports.
- Provides information and referrals, as appropriate, and supports clients in connecting to appropriate resources.
- Supports clients in stabilization of bio-psychosocial functioning.
- Provides short-term crisis counseling and support.
- Documents services provided through the appropriate reporting methods.
- Keeps informed in best practices and community resources.
- Maintains clients’ records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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None.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of theoretical constructs of human development.
- Knowledge of community resources available for human development, therapeutic interventions, and/or support.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling techniques used in trauma, grief, or crisis situations.
- Knowledge of social work theories.
- Knowledge of Federal and State program requirements for services to children, adolescents, and their families.
- Skill in effective oral and/or written communication.
- Skill in effective communication and dealing with the public.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City departments, employees, and the public.
- Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Social Work.
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus two (2) years of experience in a field related to counseling individuals and case management services.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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Licensed under the Regulation of Social Work Practitioners Act of the State of Texas and will be required to maintain during employment.
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