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FORT BEND COUNTY DEPARTMENT: SOCIAL SERVICES JOB TITLE: CASE MANAGER PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Located just southwest of the City of Houston, Fort Bend has a long history, which began when a small log fort was built on the banks of the Brazos River to help protect the settlers moving onto Stephen F. Austin's original Mexican land grants. Today, Fort Bend is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas and most diverse counties in the United States with a current population exceeding 800,000. Live Here/Work Here!

JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction of division manager, responsible for all aspects of administering and coordinating comprehensive case management and social work programs. Working with other departments, agencies, and organizations, participates in development of social services programs and resources to address community needs. Supervises a team of social workers and case managers to ensure best-practice delivery of social services in compliance with policies, procedures, priorities and applicable regulations. Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Works in conjunction with Division Manager, Program Coordinators and other members of the leadership team to contribute to a culture of healing-informed social work with a client centered, trauma focused, and culturally sensitive lens. Responsible for comprehensive, effective leadership of a team to include talent development, work assignment, oversight, training, performance management, and quality control of work group product. May also supervise MSW interns as assigned. Identifies areas for staff and client growth, guides and tracks interventions, and strategizes with staff and interns to address unmet needs when needed. Accesses assistance for staff and clients through referrals to community resources and refers staff and clients to additional services as needed. Holds case conferences (staffing) with team and other disciplines for diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, and case review and evaluation. Assists directly in managing complex cases with staff for the cases that require supervisory level assistance. Ensures appropriate case management and compliance with policy and best practices. Identifies and recommends areas of program improvement and practice for research and participates in research design and data collection. Participates in conducting analyses of local program operations as well as grant deliverables and grant reporting, documentation and auditing of case files to align with regulations and best practices. Represents FBC Social Services as a community resource, providing training and other outreach in the community to improve and expand services. Integrates the team with outside agencies and organizations to enhance community social services activities and resources. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

REQUIREMENTS: Masters Degree required in Social Work, Social Services, Human Services or other relevant field of study. License strongly preferred as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), LMSW-S, LCSW-S or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC/A), LPC-S, LMFT, Certified Case Manager and/or relevant Texas license. 5 years job related experience with minimum 3-5 years of supervisory experience. Ability to successfully coach, motivate, lead and train a high-performing team. Excellent knowledge of all aspects of providing social services and managing casework; Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of areas of specialization as may become necessary. Excellent problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communications skills. Ability to deal effectively with all levels of the organization, elected officials, department heads, other agencies, and the diverse community of Fort Bend County.

SALARY RANGE: $27.69 - $34.61 hourl based on qualifications.

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.