Top 23 Social work Jobs in Elko, Nv

SOCIAL WORKER 1 - UNDERFILL (ELKO)
State of Nevada —Elko, NV
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Writing skills
- Adults
SOCIAL WORKER 3 - ELKO
State of Nevada —Elko, NV
- Full-time
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Office
Communities In Schools - Full Service Community Coordinator (This is NOT a HCSD Position.)
Humboldt County School District —Elko, NV
- $21.21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Pass drug screening
LTSS Case Manager (Rural)
Access To Healthcare Network —Elko, NV
- From $26.44 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- HIPAA
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Youth Program Coordinator
Family Resource Centers of Northeastern Nevada —Elko, NV
- From $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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4d
County Coordinator, Nevada Election Observation Network
The Carter Center —Elko, NV
- $500 a month
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Driver's License
- Project management
- US work authorization
- Flexible schedule
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3d
Site Coordinator I - West Wendover
Communities in School Nevada —Elko, NV
- $20.21 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- English
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GROUP SUPERVISOR 2
State of Nevada —Elko, NV
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Dymentum Health —Elko, NV
- Online Application
- BLS Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mid-level
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GROUP SUPERVISOR 1 - UNDERFILL
State of Nevada —Elko, NV
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- English
Corporate Project Admissions Director
United States —United States
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Travel
- Psychology
11d
Youth Services State Director
Thompson Child & Family Focus —United States
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Remote
- 7 years
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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SOCIAL WORKER 3 - ELKO
State of Nevada —Elko, NV
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SOCIAL WORKER 1 - UNDERFILL (ELKO)
State of Nevada —Elko, NV
General knowledge of: social problems which call for the use of public and private community resources; philosophy of social work; social work ethics; dynamics…

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SOCIAL WORKER 1 - UNDERFILL (ELKO)

State of Nevada -
Elko, NV

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Full-time

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Social Work License

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***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES is recruiting for a Social Worker 1 underfilling a Social Worker 3 position in the Elko Child Welfare office. Position works under close supervision to provide child welfare services to children and families to include but not limited to: Assess/ manage for on-going safety threats throughout the life of the case; deliver strength-based family centered case management permanency services to families that promote the safety and well-being and permanency of children. Ensure children have their medical, mental health and educational needs met. Ensure Case Plans are developed and reviewed in accordance w/ policy and practice guidelines; documentation of assessments, CFT’s, monthly caseworker visits, court reports, social summaries, diligent search efforts, TPR packets and other pertinent paperwork. A current Nevada Social Work license is a requirement for employment. Advancement to the next level may occur after meeting the minimum qualification, satisfactory performance, and with endorsement of the appointing authority.

Social Workers are licensed professionals who provide case management services to children, families, vulnerable adults with intellectual, developmental, physical disabilities, serious mental illness, and older adults (collectively referred to as “vulnerable adults”) and other individuals within local communities and institutions. Case management is defined as the process by which an individual's needs are identified and the social, habilitative, and medical services designed to meet those needs are located, coordinated, and monitored. Positions in this series may specialize in one service area, or may work in several areas as a generalist, depending upon the needs of the community and the mission of the agency to which it is assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Licensure or provisional licensure as a Social Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, or Associate in Social Work.

Job Duties

Assess and reassess client levels of functioning by interviewing clients, family members and other community contacts; utilize tests, inventories, and other assessment tools; review medical, legal and law enforcement reports; and evaluate client resources for the purpose of identifying the level of assistance needed and services appropriate to meet client emotional, social, financial and health needs.

Develop and implement a case plan that presents intervention strategies to meet client needs including alternative placement, job training, socialization, nursing services, legal and medical intervention, and financial assistance according to federal and State regulatory guidelines and budget limitations.

Locate and coordinate a network of services and resources provided by other State agencies, community organizations and private service providers in areas such as mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, developmental, homemaking, financial assistance, and employment programs pertinent to assessing client needs and case plan goals.

Provide ongoing case management services by conducting home visits, monitoring delivery of services and quality of care, and reassessing client needs; track client progress and well-being, evaluate case plan effectiveness, and effectively manage resources; assist clients in identifying strengths and barriers and developing problem- solving and coping abilities; collaborate and coordinate case reviews with families, friends, attorneys and multiple agencies including social and community services and law enforcement to ensure case continuity and prevent conflicting case plans and duplication of services.

May organize multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to assist in strategic assessment and planning of protective services, issues regarding the delivery of service, programs, or individual plans for preventing, identifying, remedying, or treating abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation, or abandonment of children or vulnerable adults; MDT teams may include representatives of other organizations concerned with education, law enforcement, or physical and/or mental health.

Document case activities; maintain written case histories to include client status, progress and assessment results; complete necessary forms and prepare relevant correspondence and case reports according to applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

Provide crisis intervention in the office or community setting to include responding to emergency calls; report instances of neglect or abuse to the appropriate authorities; utilize appropriate controls for individuals who may be aggressive, combative, or hostile by following established protocols and policies. May provide technical assistance, training, guidance and/or serve as lead workers to other new or experienced Social Workers; may train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of non-professional staff such as Family Support Workers and Administrative Assistants.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under close supervision, incumbents at this level function in a trainee capacity, learning to determine social service needs of clients, develop appropriate solutions and case plans, and provide ongoing case management services. This is the trainee level in the series and progression to the next level in the series may occur upon meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of: social problems which call for the use of public and private community resources; philosophy of social work; social work ethics; dynamics of human behavior including interpersonal relationships and social interaction; confidentiality laws; client rights; case management practices; signs of substance abuse, mental illness and domestic violence.

Ability to: understand and accept the differences in human behavior caused by deprivation, abuse and neglect; effectively interact with persons from a variety of economic, cultural, social and educational backgrounds; work objectively with individuals who may be hostile, uncooperative and verbally abusive; recognize signs of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation and report it to the proper authorities; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; compose grammatically correct correspondence and reports; read and understand technical and legal documents; read and interpret program regulations and policies; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and fractions; assemble, analyze and report data; organize and prioritize work; participate as a team member; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction; transport clients to identified services as required; operate a computer sufficient to enter, store and retrieve data.

Recruiter Contact Information: Victoria Sheehan - [email protected]

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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social work jobs in elko, nv

SOCIAL WORKER 1 - UNDERFILL (ELKO)

SOCIAL WORKER 3 - ELKO

Communities In Schools - Full Service Community Coordinator (This is NOT a HCSD Position.)

LTSS Case Manager (Rural)

Youth Program Coordinator

County Coordinator, Nevada Election Observation Network

Site Coordinator I - West Wendover

GROUP SUPERVISOR 2

License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

GROUP SUPERVISOR 1 - UNDERFILL

Corporate Project Admissions Director

Youth Services State Director

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