Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: TBD
Licensed Social Worker/ (LSW) & Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
TheSocial Workeris responsible for providing all-inclusive case management to educators, clients and their families. The Social Worker works closely with families and staff to identify needed supports and facilitate referrals to external partners.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Partner with identified families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, severe mental illness, or other crisis to connect them to resources. Provide on-going social work or clinical support as needed
- Make referrals for Early Learning and Early Intervention, Family Child Care and School Age families. Maintain ongoing communication with community agencies and contacts to provide resources for families and educators
- Coordinate and facilitate focused case management as needed
- Provide information and support related to staff regarding mental health, substance abuse or other issues as needed.
- Develop and/or facilitate reflective communities of practice for educators, staff and families as needed.
- Attend case management meetings for individual families as needed.
- Offer individual consultation to educators, families and staff
- Maintain accurate casefile management and reporting for all services including up to date case notes, contact logs and referrals.
- Provide emergency response management to address any crises or safety issues that may arise.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience with children and families in a clinical social work capacity.
- Attained licensure as an LSW, LICSW, or LCMH.
- Bachelors or Master's degree in social work or counseling.
- Empathetic and respectful in working with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals.
- Excellent customer service, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems.
- Excellent crisis management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Portuguese, English/French Creole) preferred
We offer:
2 weeks of Paid Time Off
8 Sick/personal days
16 paid holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision
401K
Paid Life Insurance
Tuition reimbursement, career advancement and professional development
Family focused approach to support your work life balance