Social Work
Case Management Services
Short-term case management is provided to adults without children and to families who need assistance with finance, food, childcare, medical services, housing, etc.
Information and Referral Services
Social Workers assist families and adults by providing information to enable them to locate needed resources.
Homeless Prevention Assistance
Individuals and families that receive TANF, GA, or SSI may be eligible for assistance with back rent, utility assistance, or moving costs to prevent homelessness.
Domestic Violence Initiative
Provides intensive social services response for victims of domestic violence. Includes assistance with accessing housing and supportive services.
Boarding Home Services
A Social worker performs facility visits to monitor compliance with housing and personal care requirements and to investigate complaints. The Social worker can assess the needed level of care of the resident and facilitate relocation when necessary.
SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery)
SSAMI (Social Security Assistance for the Mentally Ill)
DSS seeks to identify individuals who appear to be disabled and may be eligible for SSI or SSDA. A Social worker helps with the application process and refers to Legal Services or the Community Law Project if the initial application is denied.
Program Application Assistance
Social workers assist homebound clients with applications for Medicaid, TANF, General Assistance and SNAP. Application assistance is also provided at community outreach sites.
Medical Review Team (MRT) – Prepares social assessment and obtains medical documentation for the state medical review to determine medical eligibility for individuals applying for Medicaid under the age of 65.
Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT)
EPSDT provides comprehensive medical screening for all children whose families are new recipients of TANF and Medicaid.
Questions?
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