Social services specialist vs social worker

Differences between social services specialist and social worker duties and responsibilities

Social services specialist example responsibilities.

• Provide comprehensive case management to DCFS clients and their families to achieve case goals as outlined in the client service plan.
• Provide supervision to social services assistant and MSW intern.
• Retain potential clients base on the strength of their SSDI claim.
• Participate in group staffing to discuss the best interest of children and families who have open cases with DSS.
• Plan and execute case work activities to expedite safety first, permanence and well-being of child in DSS custody.
• Develop working relationships with other DHS umbrella agencies.
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Social worker example responsibilities.

• Assist clients in achieving treatment goals such as anger, ADHD, grief, social skills, and manners.
• Lead and co-le CBT and DBT skills-base groups with participants, as well as relapse prevention, mindfulness and process groups.
• Support patient questions and issues regarding Medicare ESRD entitlement and Medicaid and assist in the completion of the appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate IPU discharge planning patients to SNF, ALF, PCH or in-home care with necessary support for care.
• Facilitate relationships with AKF and other patient assistance programs, VA, Medicare, Medicaid and other insurance providers.
• Complete Medicaid and Medicare applications as needed.
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