$22.90 an hourJob DescriptionBasic PurposePositions in this family are assigned responsibility for providing social services to children and adults in communities, facilities, institutions or hospitals.Typical FunctionsManages a caseload and provides services for individuals and their families.Evaluates the needs of individuals and families; assists the family as a unit to function more adequately; counsels clients and arranges for needed treatment or services.
Participates on a psychiatric team to gather social data, counsels individuals under the direction of a psychiatrist, psychologist or other social services specialist.
Assesses the needs of individuals and determines eligibility for specific programs; interviews clients, both in an office setting and on home visits, completes necessary case documents and compiles data to determine eligibility.
Develops and plans casework services and treatment for individuals with specialized problems in development, retardation, maladjustment or dependency.
Develops and implements specialized treatment programs within the community; utilizes community resources; initiates projects with foster or adoptive parents.
Investigates selected food stamp cases, conducts interviews and obtains information to determine food stamp violations or food stamp fraud.
Participates in staff conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings for the purpose of determining overall treatment.
Level Descriptor
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Education and Experience
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Additional Information
Job Posting Title
Social Services Specialist III
Agency
650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Supervisory Organization
Sallisaw Veterans Home
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
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