Home-based Caseworker

Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. Job Role Summary Responsible for providing a continuum of social work services in an assigned work setting that will assist patients/clients and their families find practical ways of resolving social, emotional, and environmental problems that interfere with optimum functioning and attainment of total health. Works closely with other community agencies and service providers to maximize health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. This position works primarily in the District Health Offices; and the majority of services provided are home or community based.
Direct Client Care - 50%
Provides therapeutic social work intervention to a diverse client system which may include psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, community resource referrals, client advocacy, support, outreach, follow-up, and intra/inter agency consultation.
Provides services to clients who demonstrate a need for assistance with psychosocial/emotional/mental health issues, impacting their ability to have and or maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Facilitates the coordination and implementation of services which will ensure appropriate services and continuity of care for clients and their families of Marion County.
Prepares written reports and clinical records (psychosocial assessments, progress notes, summaries, etc.) Documents services are rendered via client electronic health records and written summaries.
Community Outreach and Education - 25%
Participates on SW/ MCPHD & H&HC/Community committees.
Provides presentations and outreach to the community as requested on mental health or public health issues or others as requested.
Associated Job Duties Participates in public health emergency preparedness exercises and in the response to public health emergencies, as directed.
Serve on appropriate committees and task forces as assigned.
Training on Psychological First Aid (PSA) in preparation to participate in the response to public health disasters/emergencies.
Required: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW),
Preferred: 2-3 years of social work/counseling experience in a community setting is preferred.
If holding a Temporary Master Social Work license, must sit for the LSW exam within 90 days of employment.
Obtain LCSW when eligible
Navigation of Computer Systems Strong ability to use a variety of computer systems such as Microsoft 365, electronic health records, etc.

Ability to work in several settings and demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of the community.
Bloodborne Pathogens: exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material
Extreme Weather: exposure to extreme temperatures or outdoor elements.
Respiratory protection: exposure to inhalation hazards requiring the use of a respirator.
Travel between offices and throughout the community .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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