DCF Unit Caseworker

 

 JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Caseworker - DCF

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Full Time – Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Assigned Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of their assigned supervisor, the Caseworker is responsible for ensuring that all clients receive professional, safe care in a well maintained and secure environment; limit setting, behavior management, family work, the teaching of daily living skills, facilitation of medical/dental appointment and follow-up, school tracking, and facilitate psycho-educational groups. The Caseworker acts as a liaison with the client’s family, Department of Children & Families (DCF) Social Worker, school placements, and medical/dental practices to ensure that families and providers understand clients’ needs and that basic needs are being met.

JOB FUNCTION:

Program/Department Responsibility:

 Advocate for clients in their home, school, and the community according to the individual treatment plan on a daily basis.

 Identify community providers and medical and dental needs of clients following intake.

 Schedule appointments as needed with medical/dental providers.

 Seek out medication orders/PRN protocols forms/documentation of immunizations and most recent routine appointments for each client.

 Facilitate medical/dental/eye appointments for clients as needed to best maintain optimal physical/medical/dental health of all clients

 Share information with clinical team, administration, nurse and supervisors following appointments/phone consults through thorough and efficient documentation.

 Complete daily school tracking requirements

 Participate in weekly client review with administrative team

 Coordinate urine toxicology screenings for youth when ordered by provider

 Present in a professional manner and attire while representing the OCY DCF Program including personal vehicle, which will be used in fulfilling job responsibilities.

 Complete all paperwork and documentation as needed including but not limited to: Medical Encounter Forms, Med Order Forms, PRN Protocol Forms, Narratives, Electronic Appointment Spreadsheet. School tracking log, Youth Readiness Assessments, etc.

 Develop professional relationships with local health care providers as well as employers in order to facilitate collaboration between DCF program and local community.

 Work with DCF and parents to empower parents to be active in all aspects of their child’s health and education through open communication and collaboration with parent/guardian when appropriate.

 Provide rotating on-call clinical coverage and be available for after-hours emergency situation or intake.

 

 

 Participate in all EEC and CARF related requirements, meetings and visits.

 Contribute to a positive work environment by illustrating pride in job performance, enthusiasm and cooperation with co-workers.

 Facilitate and support PAYA programming for youth.

 

Supervision of Personnel:

N/A

Fiscal Responsibility:

 Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures such as petty cash, purchase orders and vouchers.

Facility/House Maintenance Responsibility:

 Maintain upkeep and cleanliness and ensure security of the OCY assigned site

 Maintain daily upkeep, cleanliness and organization of office use and program equipment.

 

Essential Job Functions:

 Ability to communicate with clients, families, and collaterals in person and by phone

 Daily attendance and scheduling flexibility

 Ability to assist with the restraining of residents up to approximately 200 lbs.

 Visual and auditory acuity to maintain program security required

 Ability to stand, walk, crouch intermittently

 Must be able to push, pull and lift up to 25 lbs. on occasion

 Must be able to drive, provide a safe driving record and have a valid driver’s license

 Must be able to pass a drug screen

 

Interdivisional/Community/Volunteer Responsibility:

N/A

Education/Experience Required:

 Bachelor’s Degree candidate in a Human Services related field or