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Experience Experience
Phoenix, AZ
Social Service Specialist
Phoenix, AZ
Wuckert-Marks
Phoenix, AZ
Social Service Specialist
  • Attends the Child Safety meeting and works with CPS worker and families to develop a safety plan for the children
  • Attends court hearings, makes case presentations, prepares concise and comprehensive court reports, testifies and makes recommendations to court when requested
  • Casework decision-making
  • Enter a written summary using the 307 format into FACIS on all reports from mandatory reporters and of reports from any person which involves abuse or neglect of a child
  • Thoroughly search the Child Welfare and Self Sufficiency computer systems using IIS and OR-Kids for family and individual history and information concerning abuse or neglect on reports
  • Provides case management services through referrals and regular contact with service providers for parents and children to coordinate services and assess progress
  • Essential casework activities designed to facilitate change
Boston, MA
Dshs Social Service Specialist
Boston, MA
Tillman Inc
Boston, MA
Dshs Social Service Specialist
  • Provide case management services to clients meeting criteria set forth in Aging and Disabilities Services Long-Term Care manuals and policy
  • Assess, create, and develop care plans
  • Provide client advocacy, as well as consultation, networking, family support and crisis intervention
  • Provide priority case management for clients for diversion or relocation from institutional placements including Hospitals and Nursing Facilities
  • Complete/disseminate all forms/paperwork necessary for service delivery and authorization
  • Complete Non-Grant Medical Assistance (NGMA) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application form and referrals
  • Document all case management activity using computer systems
present
San Francisco, CA
Dshs Social Service Specialist In-training
San Francisco, CA
Mills-Erdman
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San Francisco, CA
Dshs Social Service Specialist In-training
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  • Work independently in devising your own work methods to provide an advanced level of specialized, culturally competent, and solution focused case management
  • Provide an advanced level of specialized case management to a caseload of legally free children and finalize the adoption process
  • Provide support and assistance to adoptive families
  • Assist families in applying for the Adoption Support Program
  • Identify and place children in pre-adopt homes
  • Write post placement reports
  • Conduct monthly health and safety visits for the children
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services
Skills Skills
  • Strong ability to multi-task and keep up with a lot of fast-paced work
  • Excellent written skills, including clear and concise content, correct grammar and ability to proofread their work
  • Organizational skills; ability to work independently
  • Ability to engage clients (parents and children) and build a rapport while developing case plans
  • Good writing skills
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, including presenting information to a group of people
  • Time management; ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Excellent organizational skills and systems
  • Integrity, situational awareness, ability to set appropriate boundaries
  • Ability to make sound critical thinking decisions
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15 Social Service Specialist resume templates

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Dshs Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Meeting timeframes for
  • Initial Face to Face Contacts with all identified child victim
  • Assessing the safety and risk concerns for all children in the home
  • Assessing the need for out of home placement for children
  • Working with the family to find the strongest placement to nurture the families' cultural ties
  • Child/family health and safety visits
  • Meet documentation and payment initiation requirements for accurate and timely entries into FamLink
  • Accomplish the overall goals of developing partnerships with families, focusing on understanding and respecting the strengths of the clients including their heritage, cultural beliefs and values, communication and learning styles
  • A cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications for this job
  • Proof of Education and Transcripts
  • Three professional references to include name, title, and phone number
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Dshs Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Investigates allegations, assesses complex family situations, develops plans to protect children either in their own homes or in out of home care through the intervention of the court system and makes findings of abuse or neglect based on the results of the investigation
  • Interviews children and parents, assesses child safety, develops plans to protect children in their own homes when needed and offers services to children and families
  • Develop effective partnerships with families, service providers and others to address primary safety and risk concerns through cultural competency and strength based communication
  • Use motivational interviewing techniques with children and parents to gather information and build rapport with families
  • Help the family to identify cycles of maltreatment and utilize relapse prevention techniques
  • Develop and update co-constructed plans with the family that target the primary area of safety and other child needs
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Dshs Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • One year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2
  • A Bachelor's Degree in social services, human services, behavioral science and or a related field and three years of paid social service experience
  • A Master's Degree in social services, human services, behavioral science or a related field and two years of paid social service experience (a practicum, within the Master's program, may be substituted for one year of paid social service experience)
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Dshs Adult Protective Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Face to face interviews with alleged victims, alleged perpetrators, and other collateral contacts
  • Access vulnerable adult's cognition, physical, mental and functional abilities
  • A two year Master's degree in one of the above fields that includes a practicum will be substituted for one year of paid social service experience
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Dshs Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • One year as a Social Service Specialist 2 Or
  • A Master's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, or an allied field AND two years of paid social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2. Or
  • A Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences or an allied field AND three years of paid social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2
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Dshs Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop effective partnerships with the family, service providers and others to address primary safety risks and concerns through cultural competency and strength based communication
  • Locate the problem(s) within the everyday life of the family and identify the individual(s) and the behavior(s) that led to maltreatment
  • Develop skill-based individual and family level objectives
  • Take additional action when needed to meet the needs of child safety, permanency and well-being
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Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Current unrestricted license, as a social worker, in state(s) of practice is required
  • Minimum 2 years clinical experience post license required
  • Minimum 3 years managed care or equivalent care management experience preferred
  • Experience working with Medicare and Medicaid populations, and related social/economic issues preferred
  • Experience in patient education preferred
  • Certificate of completion to perform clinical supervision as an Approved Supervisor Licensed Social Worker or designated specialty, and 15 clock hours of training in supervision
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Dshs Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and reassessments at the client's residence, using the laptop computerized system and the agency-designated dynamic CARE tool, to determine client level of care
  • Work with diverse adult, aging, and disabled populations assessing risk/functional abilities
  • Create and input individual provider contract process utilizing ACD and Training Partnership programs, and initiate criminal background check via the agency approved computerized system
  • Provide priority case management for clients for diversion or relocation from institutional placements including Hospitals and Nursing Facilities
  • Utilize special programs; ex. Roads to Community Living (RCL) as needed
  • Complete/disseminate all forms/paperwork necessary for service delivery and authorization
  • Complete Non-Grant Medical Assistance (NGMA) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application form and referrals
  • Instruct other professionals, family members and the public about what services can be provided through HCS, including program service limitations
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Dshs Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or abandonment of vulnerable adults
  • Record and document case activity and complete forms
  • Collect and evaluate relevant information to make decisions related to investigation, services and outcomes
  • Asses vulnerable adult's cognition, physical, mental and functional abilities
  • Coordinates and collaborates with appropriate law enforcement agencies, legal entities, contractors/providers, Physicians, numerous community agencies, and other DSHS divisions in order to provide services to vulnerable adults
  • Provide client advocacy, as well as consultation, networking, family support and crisis intervention
  • Consult and staff cases with supervisor
  • Develop plan for the client's adult protective service needs
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Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Attends weekly unit meetings, monthly staff meetings, other ad hoc meetings, and relevant training
  • Participates in supervisory conferences. Seeks broad consultation for critical case decisions. Keeps supervisor informed about case activity and sensitive situations and issues
  • On-call coverage required
  • Provide cps coverage to other counties as requested
  • Provide visitation and transportation for children on caseload as needed
  • Read e-mail daily. Change voice mail greeting daily
  • Return telephone calls within 48 hours
  • Present yourself in professional attire appropriate for court and as a role model for the work setting
  • Child Welfare experience, including assessing the safety of children, assessing the protective capacities of parents/care givers, working concurrent plans and creating permanency plans for children
  • Ability to engage clients (parents and children) and build a rapport while developing case plans
  • Excellent organizational skills and systems
  • Strong ability to multi-task and keep up with a lot of fast-paced work
  • Excellent written skills, including clear and concise content, correct grammar and ability to proofread their work
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, including presenting information to a group of people
  • Team player within the workplace, as well as with community partners
  • Experience presenting information in court
  • Computer and typing skills
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Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Child welfare program experience
  • Experience evaluating foster home applicants
  • Experience evaluating adoptive parent applicants, conducting pre-adoption training sessions and conducting individual and family interviews
  • Experience gathering information to assess family situations and determining appropriate substitute care for children
  • Experience screening and assessing clients for appropriate community referral or eligibility for programs related to human services
  • Experience working with families from diverse cultures
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Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Understanding of and ability to work with diverse populations
  • Effective Teamwork
  • Ability to manage stress
  • Ability to manage your own schedule effectively
  • Ability to make sound critical thinking decisions
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Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • 03/01/2017: Salary update
  • The ability of the caseworker to engage the client
  • The rapport or the helping relationship between the caseworker and the client
  • Risk and safety assessments and the associated decisions and plans
  • Comprehensive child and family assessments
  • The development of a case plan with the family
  • Casework decision-making
  • Essential casework activities designed to facilitate change
  • The review and evaluation of client progress
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Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Social service experience, including assessing the safety of children, assessing the protective capacities of parents/care givers, working concurrent plans and creating permanency plans for children
  • Ability to engage clients (parents and children) and build a rapport while developing case plans (integrity, situational awareness, ability to set appropriate boundaries)
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, including presenting information to a group of people (can explain complex information in a way that is clear and understandable also, active listening )
  • Integrity, situational awareness, ability to set appropriate boundaries
  • Conducting investigations
  • Computer and typing skills (including creating and generating reports, creating letters for court and data entry)
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Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Auditing and reviewing program services and case file documentation relative to client assessments and evaluations to determine the appropriateness of clinical case strategies, client activities and case management approaches. Provides consultation to the district management team regarding program practices, client activities, support services, and staff training
  • Providing direction to case managers in the development and implementation of intervention strategies, case plans and the implementation of case strategies for high-risk case
  • Reviewing cases, as requested, prior to conciliation meetings and administrative hearing to ensure appropriate services have been offered/ provided to clients
  • Conducting and participating in case staffing. Facilitates staffing meetings for high-risk cases which may involve case managers, contracted staff, community partners and clients to review and problem-solve cases
  • Providing case consultation and individual tutoring regarding the assessment of disabling conditions and development of case plans; initiating and supporting clients' ability to participate in activities leading to self-sufficiency; and to assure division policies, federal and state regulations, time frames, and an acceptable standard of social work practice are met and maintained. Verifies provision of proper services based on client needs, screenings, assessments and evaluations
  • Provides an effective level of clinical supervision for line mangers and case managers which focuses on
  • Observes direct service staff performance and recommends actions for improving or enhancing job skills
  • Provides staff training on new program offerings and refresher courses, serving as liaison with Central Office trainers and program consultants as needed
  • Provides individual tutoring to service staff in specific areas as assigned by the branch supervisor or requested by staff
  • A Bachelor's or higher level degree in Social Work/Human Services and one year experience with responsibility for case management (i.e., managing a caseload which involved family coaching, case planning, outcome reviews or re-engagement); OR
  • A Bachelor's degree in a field not closely related (to Social Work/Human Services) and two years of experience with responsibility for Child Welfare and/or Self Sufficiency case management (i.e., managing a caseload which involved family coaching, case planning, placement decisions, child protection issues, treatment interventions, outcome reviews or re-engagement); OR
  • Five (5) years of experience with responsibility for Child Welfare and/or Self Sufficiency case management (i.e., managing a caseload which involved family coaching, case planning, placement decisions, child protection issues, treatment interventions, outcome reviews or re-engagement)
  • Experience observing, documenting and providing feedback
  • Experience in auditing and reviewing
  • Experience interviewing and engaging
  • Experience working with hostile individuals
  • Experience facilitating meetings
  • Experience preparing and maintaining narrative documentation
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Dshs Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Attach a Transcript to your application. All applicable education must be accredited and recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) and/or the United States Department of Education (USDE)
  • Indicate your work experience is paid by entering the salary amount or indicating in the duties section
  • If you have a practicum make sure it is clearly labeled
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Dshs Children s Administration Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure Social Service Specialists meet all casework management directives as required by law, policy, and other mandates
  • Prepare performance evaluations and hold staff accountable for performance issues in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreements between the State of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees
  • Utilize cultural competency to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with clients, staff, and other individuals across cultures, focusing on understanding and respecting the strengths of the clients including their heritage, cultural beliefs and values, communication and learning styles
  • Assign, prioritize, and review Social Service Specialist assignments
  • Consult with and give direction on assessing risk, developing permanency plans, and counseling children and families
  • Hire and train new staff
  • Provide training in the law, policies, and procedures governing job assignments
  • Salary is currently under review
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Dshs Family Assessment Response Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Eighteen months as a Social Service Specialist 1, OR
  • Have a Bachelor's degree* and two years of paid social service experience, OR
  • Have a Master's degree* and one year of paid social service experience (a practicum with the master's degree may be substituted for the one year of paid social service experience)
  • The degree must be in social services, human services, behavioral science or an allied field and must be obtained from an accredited institution
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Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Skill in interviewing to gather data needed to assess needs of individuals and families
  • Skill in providing counseling to clients
  • Skill in preparing written case narratives and reports
  • Skill in developing appropriate service plans for clients
  • Skill in communicating on a one-to-one basis and in groups to provide information, advice, and give assistance
  • Skill in conducting social service assessments
  • Skill in interpreting and applying laws, rules, and guidelines
  • Skill in working with volunteers and community agencies
  • Skill in setting goals and organizing and prioritizing work
  • Skill in communicating with angry, disturbed, and aggressive clients
  • Skill in training parenting skills
  • Skill in obtaining information on abuse from young children
  • Skill in testifying in court
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Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Determine appropriate level of response using initial child vulnerability, risk and safety threat assessment
  • Initiate Child Abuse Detective responses, if the situation meets MDT criteria
  • Cross report with LEA
  • Initiate and coordinate immediate responses, if situation meets MDT and DHS criteria
  • Write and collect complete referral information (i.e. 307, criminal record checks, collateral written reports, police reports) and route to necessary parties (i.e. Child Welfare Branch, LEA, Court)
  • Schedule preliminary hearings and initiate child placements as necessary
  • Prepare and complete case documentation, reports and all other necessary forms, including personnel documentation
  • May provide after-hours coverage according to local on-call guidelines
  • Remain current on working knowledge of child protective service theory and practice
  • Attend and participate in unit meetings, staff meetings, and individual supervisory conferences as scheduled
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Social Service Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Experience with child welfare and with completing home studies
  • Experience with the SAFE home study
  • Organizational skills; ability to work independently
  • Time management; ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Cultural competency
  • Assessment and client engagement skills
  • Ability to use computer technology, including working knowledge of Outlook, MS Word, Excel and the Department's state automated child welfare information system