Caseworker I

Definition of Class

• Functional Statement: This is professional work in the field of drug and alcohol (D&A) providing a full range of case management services.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 1. Conduct intake interviews for purposes of client assessment.
• 2. Determine level of care based on placement guidelines.
• 3. Coordinate and provide access to available D&A treatment and ancillary services.
• 4. Determines appropriate funding arrangements, authorizes and monitors services.
• 5. See that clients are admitted into the D&A system at the appropriate level of care.
• 6. Recommend cases for specialized D&A services, as indicated.
• 7. Attend provider staffings, interagency teams, and other clinical reviews, as necessary, to assure
• appropriateness and coordination of D&A services to clients served.
• 8. Represent Agency at public education sessions, interagency teams, or other forums as needed.
• 9. Complete studies, surveys of records, waiting lists, or other aspects of client care, as needed.
• 10. Attend mandated trainings as required by the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP).
• 11. Establish and maintain case management records on all D&A clients.
• 12. Complete reports and document services, as necessary.
• 13. Develops, updates and implements an individualized case management service plan with the individual
• assigned to the case load.
• 14. Conducts client follow-up as required.
• 15. Services as an advocate for clients.
• 16. Assist in gathering and processing statistics as needed by DDAP and other agencies prior to State
• Mandated guidelines and procedures.
• 17. Travel to various community settings to meet with clients.
• 18. Performs evening and weekend work as necessary.
• 19. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year as a Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee; OR, a bachelor's degree in chemical dependency, sociology, social welfare or a related field and 1 year direct service experience performing counseling or case management work in an alcohol or drug treatment setting; OR a bachelor's degree which includes 18 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology or other related social sciences and 1 year direct service experience performing counseling or case management work in an alcohol or drug treatment setting; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must have a Valid Driver's License

Conditions Of Employment