Social Services Specialist II
| Company | Oklahoma State Government |
|---|---|
| Location | Lawton, OK, USA |
| Salary | $18.51 – $18.51 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Master’s degree; or a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in professional social work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of experience in professional social work for each year of the bachelor’s degree.
- Knowledge of social work principles and practices; of casework principles and methods; of current social and economic problems; of the principles of family economics and budgeting; of human relations; of community, state and national health and welfare resources; of psychological terminology; of the principles of interviewing; of social assistance requirements; of therapeutic treatment; and of psychiatric and medical terminology.
- Ability to deal effectively and courteously with people; to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations; to present ideas and facts effectively and accurately; to consult with staff and agencies; and to effectively treat social and emotional problems.
Responsibilities
- Manages a caseload and provides services for individuals and their families.
- Evaluates the needs of individuals and families; assists the family as a unit to function more adequately; counsels clients and arranges for needed treatment or services.
- Participates on a psychiatric team to gather social data, counsels individuals under the direction of a psychiatrist, psychologist or other social services specialist.
- Assesses the needs of individuals and determines eligibility for specific programs; interviews clients, both in an office setting and on home visits, completes necessary case documents and compiles data to determine eligibility.
- Develops and plans casework services and treatment for individuals with specialized problems in development, retardation, maladjustment or dependency.
- Develops and implements specialized treatment programs within the community; utilizes community resources; initiates projects with foster or adoptive parents.
- Investigates selected food stamp cases, conducts interviews and obtains information to determine food stamp violations or food stamp fraud.
- Participates in staff conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings for the purpose of determining overall treatment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in one of the following required Departmental sponsored training in case management: Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Adult; Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Child, Adolescent and Family; or Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Dual Certification.