ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Masters Degree in Social Services field. Active LMSW. Maintain license and/or certifications as required by state regulations. Stay current in the field of mental health, counseling, case management and other related social services. EXPERIENCE: 3+ years post masters experience in intake coordination and/or case management preferred. Experience working with Veteran and Military population highly preferred. Bilingual candidates are highly preferred. ATTENDANCE: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer’s sole discretion. LICENSES: Drivers License with clear record. VEHICLE: Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice. OTHER: Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency to conduct screenings and intakes at designated satellite locations. Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others. EXCEPTIONS TO THESE CRITERIA MUST BE APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT HEAD. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: COMMUNICATION: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via oral or written means. Ability to communicate appropriately with all levels of individuals. Ability to make oral presentations and write clear detailed case notes. Ability to present a professional and positive demeanor to staff, funders, officials and the general public. COMPOSURE: Ability to remain calm and maintain self-control in the midst of difficult circumstances and emergencies. Ability to represent the agency and respond professionally in all situations. COMPUTER: Working knowledge of MS Word and Outlook. 45 WPM, 95% accuracy. DECISION MAKING: Ability to think analytically and evaluate the impact of treatment options and recommendations. Ability to set work priorities and to evaluate and create solutions to work related problems. Ability to think analytically and conceptually on a long term basis. NEGOTIATION: Ability to negotiate clients down from stressful situations, potential threatening behaviors. Ability to persuade clients to make appropriate life decisions. TECHNICAL: Knowledge of mental illness and mental health diagnoses. Knowledge of various treatment modalities and methods. Knowledge of community resources. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Constant – Ability to communicate with residents, clients, staff and community partners to determine needs and actions to be taken. Constant – Ability to make notes, input data into computer and complete paperwork. Occasional – Ability to drive safely and recognize hazards. WORKING CONDITIONS: Indoors: 80 % - Office and residential environment; generally normal noise level. Outdoors: 20 % - All weather conditions and variable temperatures. |
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