What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL WORKER position at Family Service League Inc.?
Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.
SUMMARY
Family Service League is seeking a full-time Social Worker to provide clinical services to youth and families through our Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) program. CFTSS is a team-based model which is intended to provide families individualized and flexible services by meeting with children in their homes and other community settings. CFTSS provides treatment to children ages 5-21 and enables a greater focus on prevention and early intervention by providing an array of services and the capacity to intervene earlier in children’s lives.
We offer a generous benefits package including the following:
- Supervision Hours toward Licensure Provided
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Generous PTO (paid time off)
- Up to 11 paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Student Tuition Remission Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Discounts and more!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- The Social Worker will provide community based mental health treatment to a caseload of 20 children/youth and their families.
- Deliver services with the core values of CFTSS: “Family-Focused, Community- Based, Multi-Systemic, Culturally Competent, and Least- Restrictive.”
- The Social Worker will provide evidence-based interventions that are tailored to the child’s and family’s needs.
- Complete treatment plans and implement services based on your assessment and the input of the family.
- The Social Worker will complete all documentation in accordance with CFTSS standards in an electronic medical record, including notes, assessments, and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with other CFTSS and Care Coordination providers by engaging in regular communication.
- Conduct crisis intervention as needed.
- Participate in team meetings.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in social work or related field required.
LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or related licensed clinical degree required. Limited permit holders may apply.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a behavioral health setting and in a clinical capacity required.
Prior experience diagnosing using the DSM V and experience with behavioral/therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and families required.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Valid and clean NYS Driver’s License required.
"Family Service League is committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce that meets the needs of our clients and reflects the communities we serve. Family Service League strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for any positions for which they feel potentially qualified."
