Crisis Team Caseworker

State of Maine

South Portland, Maine, USA
Base: $25.68 - $34.65 ph; bonus/equity: + $1.00ph ...
On-site
Perform professional social work
Coordinate provision of services
Participate in care planning
The State of Maine is seeking a Crisis Team Caseworker for its Department of Health and Human Services, specifically within the Office of Aging and Disability Services. The role involves providing case management and support services to adults with developmental disabilities, with a focus on community inclusion and crisis intervention

Job Summary

  • Perform professional social work for eligible adults with developmental disabilities, including case management, coordinating services, and participating in care planning.
  • The role involves advocating for clients, assessing needs, maintaining records, participating in crisis resolution, and collaborating with other agencies.
  • Benefits include a competitive salary with stipends, health and dental insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off including holidays, sick leave, vacation, and parental leave.

Matching Summary

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The State of Maine is seeking a Crisis Team Caseworker for its Department of Health and Human Services, specifically within the Office of Aging and Disability Services. The role involves providing case management and support services to adults with developmental disabilities, with a focus on community inclusion and crisis intervention.

Salary

Base: $25.68 - $34.65 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Additional $1.00/hour stipend with relevant Masters degree; Benefits: 85%-100% employee-only health premiums, 100% employee-only dental premiums, 14.11% retirement contribution, 13 paid holidays, 12 days sick leave, 3+ weeks vacation, 6 weeks paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform professional social work
  • Coordinate provision of services
  • Participate in care planning
  • Advocating for and coordinating services
  • Visiting clients regularly for assessment
  • Maintaining accurate case records
  • Participating in crisis resolution
  • Collaborating with other services
  • Comply with state policies
  • Compose, review, edit, and approve correspondence
  • Coordinate accounting and general operating activities
  • Review, evaluate, and recommend program policies
  • Educate the public regarding systems operations
  • Docket and summarize customer complaints
  • Develop and recommend new work methods
  • Apply explanation and interpretation of rules
  • Liaise between supervisor and sources
  • Interpret and implement policies
  • Represent supervisor/program at public meetings
  • Monitor, track and move DS clients
  • Support other district crisis teams

Nice-to-have

  • Promote community inclusion
  • Promote public health
  • Support well-being of citizens
  • Ensure safety and support for vulnerable adults
  • Assist individuals during crisis incidents
  • Work-life fit
  • Valuable total compensation package
  • Create a workplace for learning and growth
  • Inclusive environment for all backgrounds

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Social Welfare or related field with 12+ behavioral/social science courses
  • Eligible for or possess Licensed Social Worker (LSW) licensure
  • 3 years experience providing support/direct care to clients with developmental disabilities or related human service field
  • Possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License

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