Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist - FACS

Description

Department of Health and Welfare

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

People Making a Difference!

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

Are you a detail-oriented human services professional who excels in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of Idaho's children and families? If this sounds like a good fit to you, we are seeking applicants for a Case Aide - Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist (PSR) to join our Coeur d'Alene field office on our Child Welfare team. 

General Information: 

• The PSR Case Aide position requires a bachelor's degree in social work, behavioral science, education, or healthcare from a nationally accredited university or college. 
• The PSR Case Aide must be able to work autonomously and within teams while gaining extensive knowledge of Child and Family Services activities, programs, and policies. 
• The PSR Case Aide must display reliability, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, effective business writing skills, a high level of professionalism, and an exceptional ability to successfully coordinate and complete multiple tasks. 
• Punctuality and dependability are key for this position. 

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation. 

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION 

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. 

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• excellent medical, dental and vision insurance- (full-time/30+ hours per week) employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental
• generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
• 11 paid holidays a year 
• paid parental leave
• multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
• basic life insurance for employee and family (employee covered at one times annual salary; spouse covered at $10,000; child covered at $5,000)
• wellness programs 
• ongoing training opportunities 
• an opportunity for student loan forgiveness
• and more!

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Child Well-Being Support:

• Tracks child medical appointments and coordinates follow-up services for vision, dental, medical, and medication care.
• Collects medical records and uploads to electronic file system.
• Completes, submits, and tracks residential admissions paperwork, to include Medicaid process.
• Makes referrals to Idaho Infant Toddler Program, per Standard guidance.
• Completes formal referrals for mental health services.
• Assists with coordination of school transportation for foster youth.
• Administers Independent Living assessment tool and make Independent Living referrals.
• Coordinates parent participation in child routines and activities.

Concurrent Planning Support:

• Organizes family team meetings and coordinates follow-up tasks.
• Completes Child and Family Social and Medical Information Forms, to include paternity identification and assists with process establishment; Tribal identification and assists with sending Tribal notices; and identifies relative supports and assists with making relative locate referrals.
• Completes outgoing Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) applications.
• Coordinates parent/child visits.
• Coordinates and tracks compliance with appropriate child court notifications.
• Completes collateral contacts with service providers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Good knowledge of human services principles and practices to include: behavioral management methods, social and family systems, human growth and development, case management methods. Typically gained by a Bachelor's degree in social work, behavioral science, education, or healthcare from a nationally accredited university or college. Must have included at least 21 semester credit hours in human services fields such as psychology, social work, special education, counseling, and Psychosocial Rehabilitation.
• Computer literacy for data entry, electronic mail, composing reports and letters, and storing and retrieving documents.
• A valid driver's license.

Department of Health and Welfare

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(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL:dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov 
PHONE:(208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.