**To be considered, applicants must upload their unofficial transcripts with their completed application.**
Are you passionate about helping children and families overcome barriers to success? Do you enjoy working in complex situations, thinking critically, and connecting families with resources that can make a lasting difference? In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting Truancy Court by working directly with families to identify underlying needs, recommend services, and connect them with community resources that help keep children engaged in school and prevent deeper involvement with the child welfare system. If you're organized, adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable making decisions in situations where there isn't always a clear answer, apply today!
Hiring Range: $29.712 - $31.154 hourly
Anticipated Hiring Rate: $30.193 hourly
This position has an anticipated work schedule up to 25 hours per week, typically scheduled between Monday and Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Work schedules may vary based on departmental and court needs, so flexibility is required; Hybrid schedule may be available upon successful completion of the initial evaluation period; subject to change.
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, additional background checks may be required, including a Government Program Fraud check, Child Welfare Abuse & Neglect database (TRAILS) check, and Child Welfare Caseworker Falsification check.
Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
This position provides clinical planning, monitoring, and recommendations for the Core Services Program in the Department of Human Services (DHS). Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.
- Assists Casework staff in Core Service planning for clients. Provides consultation and interpretation to DHS personnel and partners regarding service navigation, utilization of Core services/programs, and Medicaid guidelines.
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Ensures that Medicaid is billed for Medicaid-eligible individuals prior to utilizing Core in compliance with State memos.
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Provides clinical consultations regarding service recommendations; reviews assessments and evaluations.
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Completes Core Service Authorizations, including initial referrals, reauthorizations, and closures.
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Maintains a case review schedule to ensure timely reauthorizations and quality/appropriateness of Core Services.
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Serves as liaison and point of contact for Core Service Providers.
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Assists with utilization management of Core Services; monitors service utilization and appropriate use of services.
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Cofacilitates Mental Health Triage, including clinical planning. Determines and recommends treatment methods and/or facilities.
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Enters data into the required State database and alternative tracking systems for service authorizations, billing, payroll, and audit purposes.
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Assists in creating supports for caseworkers, including developing and presenting training on Core Services.
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Participates in Family Engagement Meetings, Core Meetings, and Division Meetings. Prepares for and participates in Administrative Reviews as needed.
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Provides support to Practice and Support and Services teams within the CYFS Division as needed.
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Performs other duties as required.
Supervision Exercised: This classification does not have supervisory authority; however, may be required to provide expertise or limited guidance or direction to employees, such as overseeing work quality, training, and guidance. Typically serves as a subject matter expert on the scope of functional area.
Supervision Received: Receives general supervision. This classification typically performs job duties by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. Regular direction, guidance, and coaching from supervisor may be expected. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance reviewed periodically.
Duties are performed in an office environment, client's homes, schools, jails, and court; must be able to climb stairs in or outside of these environments and able to walk up and down driveways and sidewalks. This position may require occasional lifting, such as files, supplies, children, and car seats. Hybrid remote work environment dependent upon Department discretion and business needs. May be exposed to hostile family situations/individuals, and unsanitary and hazardous conditions. Reliable transportation is required as you will be utilizing your own registered and insured personal vehicle to transport clients as needed; mileage reimbursement is available upon request. This position may require a 24/7 on-call and after-hours rotational schedule. Local and non-local travel, including possible out-of-state travel, may be required.
The classification specification above is intended to describe the general nature of work, key responsibilities, and minimum qualifications. Minimum qualifications reflect the baseline experience required for the classification. Departments may establish additional or preferred qualifications to address operational needs, assignment complexity, and specialized functions, provided such qualifications are job-related, consistent with the intent of the classification, and as approved by the Human Resources department. Specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and working conditions may vary based on the department or office's needs and the requirements of the assigned position. Changes to this classification specification may only be made by the Human Resources Department.
