Social Worker

Sign on Bonus of $2,500 paid out at 30 days ($500), 120 Days ($750) and 1 year ($1,250)

Schedule

Full-Time: Monday-Friday 11am-7:30pm, 8am-4:30 during school breaks

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing professional counseling services including psycho-therapeutic interventions, group and individual meetings, and providing restorative services to residents of the Child and Youth Program. Provides input in developing an Individualized Action Plan for each resident. Meets with residents on a regular basis for supportive counseling and/or therapeutic interventions. Leads crisis response and de-escalation interventions. Trains and models therapeutic crisis intervention techniques and other related training needs for staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the mental health clinical resource at the Child and Youth program.
• Provide counseling and crisis support to residence on an intermittent and scheduled basis based on resident needs.
• Social Worker will hold regular communication with families regarding their therapeutic interactions with the child and provide behavioral progress updates.
• Social Worker will support the implementation of the mental health treatment plan in the residential setting.
• Provide crisis response and interventions at the community residence, community and school setting.
• Act as part of CYP administrative team and active participant in service planning and goal work.
• Develop individualized resources or strategies for each resident as needed to meet their needs.
• Attend Day Treatment screenings for those residents who attend.
• Develop and implement psychoeducational group programs for youth to attend at the community residence.
• Coordinate weekly activities with group home staff and devise therapeutic activities for staff to implement.
• Ensure that service delivery is in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner.
• Manages a peer group, understands peer group dynamics, promotes and maintains a positive peer group culture.
• Consult with multidisciplinary team to discuss assessment, treatment, advocacy and other resources to promote consumer health and wellness.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality of all information managed.
• Provide direct care as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or that may develop.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required: LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT, or MSW and One (1) year of prior experience with the designated population (children)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must maintain current valid New York State license through the Department of Education for LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-R, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAT.