Csp Case Manager Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Under direction, performs work in providing social work services on cases involving complex social problems and social treatment plans; performs responsible and difficult casework, directs service programs, or provides work direction to paraprofessional staff; and performs related work as assigned.

•     Oversees CCD/ DD Waivered Service Deliver
  • Develops and reviews/ updates waiver recipients’ clients Community Support Plans
    Support Plan.
  • Arranges service planning annual meeting with the client, guardian, and providers.
  • Review Support Plans with the client, guardian, and providers annually and when services  
     change. Update as needed/ required.
  • Provides ongoing (informal) review of all providers performance as well as formal semi- annual and annual performance reviews.
  •  Meets twice a year annually with multidisciplinary team to assess validity and currency of Community Support Plans assess and supportive services that are in place to meet assessed needs and preferences of the waiver recipient. Updates the Support Plan with any changes.
  • Obtains diagnoses for individuals applying for HCBS services and annually for people receiving CCB Home and Community-Based (HCBS) waivered services.
  • Gathers input from client, guardian, and family members as well as providers to be used to determine eligibility for services.
  • Compiles appropriate written assessments and reassessments on clients.
  • Gathers and analyzes information to determine individuals’ status, established support systems, skills or lack of skills impacting community integration, and needs in each of the assessment areas.
  • Conducts MnChoices assessments/ reassessments for existing clients on an annual basis as requested.
  • To be knowledgeable of, remain current with and abide by the requirements set forth in Rule 65, CCB Waiver Rules and the Data Privacy Act.
  • Provide case management through a Person-Centered lens.
  • Follows the Person-Centered, Informed Choice and Transition Protocol.
•      Procures and monitors waivered and non-waivered services.
  • Locates and assesses available service provider(s) to ascertain whether they are qualified to provide appropriate services per the Community Support Plan.
  • Authorizes needed and appropriate services for the client, generate, implement, and maintain placement and service agreements per client support needs.
  • Provides early intervention and relocation service coordination activities.
    • Responds to individuals and family members requesting and assessing their need for HCBS and supporting them in accessing services that will support the individual avoid institutional services.
    • Provides assistance to residents and nursing home staff who are planning nursing home discharge. Identifies residents’ transitional needs and support them in acquiring and utilizing these needs.
•     Monitors and evaluates services to assure service provider objectives are meeting the clients CSP goals.
  • Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings semi-annually and annually or more often as determined by the CSP. Support Plan.
  • Reviews the providers records.
  • Determines whether client/ guardian are satisfied with services/ service delivery.
  • Compiles, reviews, and analyzes quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports as
    determined by the CSP.
  • Revises CSP as required to ensure that it is revised as needed to meet CSP goals/ expectations.
  •  Reports providers not in compliance with CSP and service plan expectations.
•    Arrange and monitor residential placements.
  • Completes placement agreements.
  • For children in foster care settings complete six-month administrative reviews and court review of placements every two years.
  • Reviews adult placements on an annual basis.
•   Performs general CCB/other case management duties.
  • Determines eligibility on new cases within 35 60working days of application.
  • Maintains all documentation as required in SSIS.
  • Responds to calls from clients, providers, families, and support in problem-solving service delivery/ configuration concerns.
  • Completes all correspondence required on a timely basis.
  • Keeps all reports up to date.

• Completes other duties as assigned, including, intake, crisis intervention to facilitate early treatment and rehabilitation, and education for various target populations and the general public.
• Provides information and referral to persons contacting our agency.
• Provides crisis intervention coordination and problem identification to persons requesting and other community agencies, if possible.
• Available on a rotating basis to cover intake services and assure assigned days are covered.
• Attends training/workshops outside agency as applicable/available.
• Completes DHS web-based training when appropriate.
• Participates in annual individual evaluations.
• Answers co-worker questions: consult with co-workers when needed.
• Reads routed material in a timely manner.
• Researches manual materials; on-line materials.
• Seeks help from DHS and as needed.
•  Participates in training for personal and professional growth.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Attends agency meetings.
• Attends Board meetings when requested.
• Assists in completing agency reports.
• Participates in agency reorganization (files, procedures, etc.) as requested.
• Participates in community public relations efforts when requested.
• Completes Random Moment form.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Completes other duties as assigned, including, intake, crisis intervention to facilitate early treatment and rehabilitation and education for various target populations and the general public.
• Provides information and referral to persons contacting our agency.
• All waiver recipient documents will be scanned into Appxtender.

While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of interviewing and recording in social work and the ability to apply them.
• Knowledge of individual and group behavior.
• Knowledge of social casework objectives, principles, and methods.
• Knowledge of socio-economic factors, which affect the individual in their community.
• Knowledge of the principles of community organization.
• Knowledge of physical and mental illnesses.
• Knowledge of social welfare research methods.
• Knowledge of family systems and dynamics.
• Knowledge of characterizes/symptoms of children’s mental health diagnosis.
• Ability to effectively apply casework knowledge and skills.
• Working ability to work constructively within an agency in the community setting and in effectively utilizing appropriate resources and services.
• Ability to work constructively in the development and coordination of community resources to meet special needs.
• Ability to manage time productively.
• Ability to prioritize caseloads.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved; supervisors generally set operating benchmarks, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to apply procedures, policies and/or precedents requiring analytical ability in adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions using generally prescribed procedures.
• Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with numerous outside and inside contacts to achieve work objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university/college with a major in Social Work or other approved social services degree.
• Education and experience/background as required by Rule 79 or MN Rules 9520.0900 to 9520.0926.
• Valid MN driver’s license required.

• Office equipment and technology
• Computers and software
• Automobile

This position requires light physical duties often associated with office positions. Employee must be physically able to perform the essential job functions of this position including the ability to sit, stand, reach by extending arms, occasionally lift and/or move twenty pounds unassisted, have unrestricted use of the upper body, be able to stoop, kneel or crouch, have corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal ranges, and a clear speaking voice. Noise levels within the workplace are described as moderate. Reasonable accommodations may, at times, be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. There is prolonged exposure to computer keyboards and video screens. This position is generally light-duty and may require the exertion up to 20 pounds of force.

The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in an offices, client and foster homes, or other in-door environments as well as in vehicles. May be some exposure to hostile or uncooperative persons.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable County policies and procedures.
• Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
• Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.
• Represent Wadena County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies.

Wadena County is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer