C.A.R.E.S. Social Worker at St Johns Lutheran Ministries Inc – Billings, Montana

SUMMARY: The Care Coordinator will follow the Wraparound process to provide care coordination to identified children, youth & their families. The C.A.R.E.S. Wraparound model is a strengths-based, family driven diversion program designed to divert youth and families from the child welfare system, juvenile justice system or residential care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Family Team Conferences and follow the Wraparound process to manage caseload
• Build relationships with family members, providers and the community
• Promote family voice and choice in work with families and community providers
• Practice trauma informed care
• Complete all necessary documentation to ensure Wraparound model is followed with fidelity
• Perform other incidental or related duties as assigned

Mission/Customer Service:

Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service

*Let the Mission be your guide

*Make eye contact and smile

*Greet & welcome each and every person

*Seek out personal contact

*Provide immediate service-listen & act

*Use appropriate body language at all times

*Be gracious to each & every person

Employee Responsibilities:

• Follows policy and procedures on annual TB testing.
• Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
• Attends all mandatory in-services.
• Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes to maintain current certifications in accord with the State of Montana.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field
• Knowledge of mental health systems of care and support services in Yellowstone County
• 2 years of experience working with children, youth and families that have complex needs and are multi-system involved

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication & interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate cultural competence & sensitivity to population served
• Proven ability to work with diverse groups and build strong partnerships
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of St. John’s United
• Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft office programs and virtual web platforms

TRAVEL/OTHER:

• Candidate must have valid driver’s license, proof of current insurance and be able to drive throughout the state of MT. Other national travel may be required.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background screening upon hire.
• Some occasional evening and weekend hours required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires minimal lifting functions
• Requires moderate bending, standing and reaching activities

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office setting. No hazardous material exposure
• This position requires the ability to function independently in performing assigned duties

The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.