JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Director of School Program and the Director of Programs and Services, the Social Worker will provide individual and group psychotherapy in a variety of settings as outlined on the Clinic Program’s Individualized Education Plans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Functions as a member of clinic and educational interdisciplinary teams in order that services may be coordinated and delivered in an efficient and effective manner;
- Facilitates social skills groups within classroom setting;
- Serves as an advocate, as needed for students/individual;
- Initiates and facilitates referrals to community agencies;
- Completes mandated documentation pertaining to services provided;
- Obtains social history for new entrants to Holy Childhood programs;
- Updates social history at regular intervals;
- Actively participates in the planning and implementation of an ongoing program for parents of students who are transitioning to adult life;
- Assists families with legal guardianship forms and information regarding it;
- Assists with the development of a library of resources and information on services, programs, agencies, etc. for families and students/individual;
- Represents the Agency at outside meetings, workshops and seminars;
- Attends Agency in-service programs, staff meetings, and workshops as directed;
- Assists in the development and implementation of behavior management plan;
- Maintains accurate daily notes and completes in a timely manner
- Maintains Article XVI Clinic caseloads.
- Works with educational team to update PLP’s, IEP Goals, and transition planning.
- Provides crisis intervention when needed.
- Sits on assigned agency committees.
- Serve as Agency Investigator and investigates incidents as requested.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds and practices of students, staff and families of Holy Childhood. Provide efficient system for addressing the needs of students and implementing individualized interventions, including intensive interventions as needed. Able to utilize positive school-wide, classroom, and small-group behavioral supports.
- Other Duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Candidates for this position will have: the ability to demonstrate, and provide examples of continuous personal development and improvement; an individual focused attitude; Communication skills (verbal and written); Problem solving skills, strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks/projects.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
LCSW required. 2-5 years of experience; previous experience working with individuals with developmentally disabilities and exemplary communication, organizational and facilitation skills strongly preferred.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Holy Childhood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
