Adult Services Specialist

Adult Services Specialist

The Adult Services Specialist is responsible for case management of elders and people with disabilities who live on or near the Bois Forte Reservation. This may include conducting assessments, creating and reviewing care plans, and coordinating services with individuals served and the Band/County interdisciplinary team. Connecting individuals served with community resources and ensuring coordination and documents meet lead agencies and Band program guidelines. Create & execute programs for elders and disabled members, such as MN choice assessments & Adult Protection.

Salary Offered: $69,576.00 - $86,964.80 Yearly

Benefits: 401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required: 24 Months

Required Skills: 1. Communicate with internal and external sources to ensure orderly and safe provision of services. 2. Conduct interviews/assessments, formulate service eligibility. 3. Development & periodic re-evaluation of community services and support plans. 4. Provide referrals to outside resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness. 5. Instruct, treat, observe, assess, and evaluate clients' concerns that affect their health. 6. Observe, report, and record changes in client condition as appropriate. 7. Instruct clients and families in coping with social and emotional response connected with their situations and provide ongoing assessment and intervention. 8. Advocate for the needs of the client and their family. 9. Coordinate services provided to clients with services offered by the "Band" and services offered off the Reservation. 10. Conducting assessments and creating and reviewing care plans. 11. Monitors service delivery and ensure the health and safety needs of each person are being met. 12. Develop and oversee compliance and program activities, including client case file documentation and referrals. 13. Develop, implement and evaluate policies and goals for State & Federally funded elder and disabled programs. 14. Coordinate service contracts for health and wellness programs with external agencies in communities where band members reside. 15. Development and implementation of vulnerable and elder protection codes and processes. 16. Complete Adult Protection investigations and assessments. 17. Direct and provide case management and safety planning for elderly and vulnerable adults. 18. Represents program in internal and external wellness events and activities to inform the community and elicit support. 19. Grant management, including looking for funding, applying for grants, budgeting and reporting. 20. As an employee of the Bois Forte Reservation, will follow the Bois Forte Procurement Policy and any other applicable procurement requirements when obtaining goods and/or services for the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. 21. Other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills: Hold a current LICSW, License in Clinical Social Work. Experience in CADI, BI, and EW waivers. Bilingual skills in English and Ojibwe language preferred.

Driver's License: Class D Required