SOCIAL WORKER

I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

· Coordinate and schedule screenings, intakes and admissions of potential residents for placement in Crisis Respite and Community residence programs (CR & CCR).

· Facilitate and schedule Service Plan reviews (initial, quarterly, annual) with multi-disciplinary team of staff, service providers, child and family in the development/update of goals

· Administer CANS assessment to all residents at allocated intervals.

· Completion of Biopsychosocial Assessment at time of admission and update annually.

· Participate/facilitate parent training groups/meetings and family engagement program activities monthly.

· Arrange/Coordinate sibling and family visits/contacts in the program, community and home

· Provide crisis de-escalation with children and meet with them individually and in groups to work on specific service plan/ treatment goals.

· Participate in bi-weekly SPOA Out-of-Home Placement Committee meetings as assigned

· Work in conjunction with the CR Team and Family around the development of aftercare and disposition/ discharge planning

· Schedule and coordinate weekly force fields with input from staff and parents

· Provide clinical interventions and training to child and family around issues that led to child’s placement as well as for goals established

· Assist with transportation of residents to Dr appts., school, recreational activities, and coverage as needed

· Maintain contact with service providers, including day treatment, hospitals, schools and outpatient clinics.

· Maintain case records and required documentation for both CR and CCR programs

II. QUALIFICATIONS

· MSW-(LMSW preferred) with 2 years of experience working with children with behavioral and mental health challenges (SED).

· Valid New York State Driver’s License

· Experience working with children and families

· Certification in Child Adolescent Needs and Strengths-NY (CANS-NY); Can certify upon hire

· Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver license and fingerprinting as required by the program.

· To attend Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training for certification/re-certification (requirement during probationary period).