What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Social Worker position at BLOC Ministries?

Overview of BLOC :

We are an inner city ministry that lives and works in the neighborhoods we serve. Our mission exists to build relationships with our neighbors and share hope in brokenness. We target neighborhoods that are underserved. We have a staff size of about 45 where we have after school programs, sports performance center, houses for women in sex trafficking, men and women transitional homes, two coffee shops, screen printing, and other forms of ministry to love our neighbors.

We also work outside of the borders of our neighborhood providing safe spaces for those in critical need. Programs like the Redeemed Homestead, a safe haven for child victims of sex trafficking are far outside our neighborhood, but share hope in brokenness all the same.

Job Responsibilities :

Create programming for individual minors based on individual needs and requirements from the state.
Leading daily groups (Mon-Fri) utilizing the DBT Skills material created by Marsha Linehan
Life Matters Groups - Creating materials for topics pertaining to necessary life skills to teach to residents.
Courts / Probation System- Reporting to the courts, attend hearing with residents and building relationships within the court systems
Interviews potential residents and be part of the decision making process
New Resident Intake - Drug screening, paperwork, and training
Counseling residents
Disciplinary Actions for residents
Medical / Mental Health Medications - Approving visits and recommendations for care
Life Coaches - training for volunteers, providing updates, and be available for volunteer coaches
House / Provider Needs- Assisting with one weekend on call shift a month to fill unstaffed weekend hours when necessary.
Training - Creating and assisting with ongoing training for staff and volunteers on pertinent topics. Training new Life Coaches as well as offering ongoing training to them as well.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Ability to interact with others in an ethical, culturally sensitive and respectful manner

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Be adaptive, flexible and responsive to the needs of the client and program

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrate professional behavior and strong clinical boundaries

Strong problem solving skills and ability to multitask while prioritizing tasks

Remain current in general knowledge of psychotropic medications, side effects and DSM-V / ICD-10 diagnosis

Ability to use electronic service documentation systems effectively

Proven conflict management

Training in physical restraint or willing to take a course

Job Requirements :

Bachelor's degree or higher and at least one of the following licenses : LSW, LPC, MFT, LCDC III

2 - 5 years clinical counseling experience preferred

Essential Functions / Physical Demands :

Positional : Driving in accordance with job duties assigned.

Sensory : Frequent to constant talking.

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