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In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Psychiatric Caseworkers monitor the treatment and progress of mentally ill or developmentally disabled clients, perform day treatment and psychosocial rehabilitation activities, and coordinate discharge and aftercare services, in an outpatient, inpatient, clinic, residential, treatment center, client's home and other community settings.

Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. DCFS is recruiting for Psychiatric Caseworker positions within Wraparound In Nevada (WIN) Program in Reno and Carson City. These PCW's are Wraparound Facilitators that provide intensive care coordination within the statewide Children's Behavioral Health system utilizing the High-Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) Model. Wraparound is a process by which families are empowered by a foundation based on the following. We build on a family's strengths to meet their needs. There is one family so one plan is used. Services and resources are the best fit with culture and preferences considered and accessible to the families in a timely manner. We strive to increase a child and family's choice and independence. We work to allow care of children to happen in the context of their family. And we never give up. If you are someone that would relish the opportunity to perform by generating energy in front of teams, facilitating a process that helps children and families achieve autonomy, all while learning new skills, then this position may be the perfect fit for you. We would love to hear from you. Wraparound facilitators work with children who have been determined to have a severe emotional disturbance. Wraparound facilitators work to empower children and families to reach their goals by engaging them in an evidence-based model that utilizes four key elements and ten principles of High Fidelity Wraparound. This is accomplished through a Wraparound facilitators leadership, organization, and ability to help a family most effectively utilize various community providers and family supports. Wraparound is a youth-guided and family driven process. Effective Wraparound facilitators believe that all Nevada children and families deserve to live their best life possible and we accomplish this task through passion, compassion, and never settling for anything less than what is best for children and families. A fun aspect of working with WIN is each new day brings opportunities to celebrate and challenges to overcome.

Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to facilitating Child and Family Team meetings; empowering families to find natural supports; collaborating with community partners and stakeholders; meeting with children and families in their home/schools; contacting team members to monitor progress; as well as collecting data and documenting work that a facilitator has accomplished each day. Besides a great benefits package; in-depth training and support of the entire Wraparound community are amazing perks of the job. This is a full-time position that includes a variable work agreement of 40 hours per week. The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies provides support and services to help Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. We recognize that Nevada's families are our future and children, youth and families thrive when they live in safe permanent settings, experience a sense of sustainable emotional and physical wellbeing, and receive support to consistently make positive choices for family and the common good. DCFS is an extremely complex organization with incredibly dedicated and professional staff committed to serving Nevada's youth and families. More information on our Division and the valuable services we provide Nevada's children and families can be found at: http://dcfs.nv.gov/. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: