The Family Development Specialist (FDS) Case Worker has the primary responsibility for the implementation of program activities within an assigned program. Case Management, intake, and assessment services; serves as a liaison between individuals/families and other social service programs or agencies, matching client needs with available resources. Maintains case management database and files regarding program and service statistics; generates required reports.
1. Management and maintenance of assigned program data used for billings, statistical reports, and client information.
· Generate reports as requested.
· Prepare billing documentation for accounting.
· Data Entry
2. Conduct eligibility interviews/determination.
· Conduct basic information orientations for applicants
· Complete and monitor intake forms, files, and systems to deliver case management services.
· Provide program orientation and pre-application screening.
· Outline documentation requirements and schedule eligibility determination.
· Notify applicants of their rights, responsibilities, and grievance procedures.
· Interview applicants to obtain sufficient eligibility determination.
· Gather documentation and other information required by program rules and regulations for eligibility.
· Determine and document eligibility as established based on program guidelines.
· Notify applicants of the determination and establish the level of services to be provided.
3. Be responsible for data collection and file maintenance.
· Maintain eligibility information and documentation in files.
· Maintain records and reports.
· Prepare and maintain daily logs when required.
· Provide accurate and timely performance reports, as required by the supervisor.
4. Deliver instructions for one or more of the following.
· Set schedules for classes and classroom facilities.
· Provide classroom instruction when appropriate for customized modular classroom training.
· Perform case management and counseling responsibilities.
· Provide for job search, job placement training, and activities.
· Provide for job development, work experience, and practicum activities.
· Assess for and provide counseling and supportive services.
· Coordinate required training.
5. Other duties as deemed necessary for the delivery of a program.