Shelter Social Worker

Children's Home Society of WV is seeking a full-time Social Worker or Case Manager at our youth emergency shelter in Summersville.

Position Goal: To provide and procure treatment and concrete services to youth in the agency's emergency shelter program. These services are to ensure successful transition to a permanent placement; preserve and strengthen families; and provide for the ongoing care, safety and supervision of the youth the shelter serves.

What you will be doing:

• Screen referrals and assess the appropriateness of the service for children and youth.
• Assess client behaviors, strengths, needs, etc., apply crisis intervention skills, and instruct direct care staff in appropriate intervention and implementation of services.
• Complete on schedule all assessments, treatment plans and individual program plans with children and youth, plus all other required documentation, and ensure the appropriate implementation of each.
• Set specific and attainable goals, which are relevant to children and youth. Communicate and document progress.
• Provide individual supportive counseling sessions and complete documentation.
• Provide meaningful observation of children, youth, and their families.
• Ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and grammatical construction of all reports and correspondence.
• Develop helping relationships with children and youth to facilitate leaning and nurturing and to develop hope and motivation.
• Communicate effectively with and coordinate services with other providers for the best interest of the youth.
• Schedule and manage visitation for youth and their families.
• Advocate for children, youth and their families.
• Attend court hearings and be prepared to testify in the best interest of the youth.
• Act as a key worker and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Transport youth, when needed.
• Maintain regular contact with local agencies (WV DHHR, Mental Health, Board of Education, schools, etc.) to discuss treatment plans and behavioral assessments.
• Be consistently available for consultation and support.
• Provide direct services to children and youth.
• Report all incidents of abuse and / or neglect.

What you will bring to the table:

• Passion and determination.
• Positive attitude and team oriented spirit.
• Willingness to pursue growth and learning.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships.
• Desire to make a positive impact on the life of a child.

What you will need:

• Minimum of a bachelors degree in social work or a related human services field; social work license or eligibility preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children, youth and families.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage.
• Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Availability for periodic on-call support.
• Ability to understand and support the values of family-centered services, which include: committing to family stability, development of skill in assessing risk to children to ensure safety, and working with children and families who may not want the service.
• Willingness to comply with professional standards as specified by the NASW Code of Ethics.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits package offered. Salary is based on level of education and professional experience.

Children's Home Society of WV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,280.00 - $38,060.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• child welfare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Summersville, WV 26651 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30,280 - $38,060