What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Social Worker - Marion County position at State of South Carolina?
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
MISSION:
It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.
JOB PURPOSE:
Under limited supervision provides quality, timely, and targeted treatment services to clients located in Marion, Florence, and Horry Counties. Services include screening, assessment, case management, counseling/interventions. If currently licensed, must maintain licensure.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides treatment services as outlined in the individual treatment plan.Develops, coordinates, implements and monitors treatment plans for assigned juveniles; conducts initial interviews for assessment purposes; discusses treatment plans as needed; develops behavioral contracts with juveniles and monitor progress.
Conducts individual, group, and family counseling which involves complex interpersonal and social dimensions.
Provides crisis management and intervention on an as needed basis.
Provides counseling services for walk ins, court cases and over the phone.
Provides case management.
Obtains, coordinates and ensures continuity of services from other agencies, i.e., mental health, social services, alcohol and drug abuse, etc.
Prepares related and required social work reports, i.e. monthly case summaries counseling reports, treatment team summaries, behavioral and/or incident reports, etc.
Also attends and participates in pre-court staffing's with ISO staff as well as probation officers.
Works closely with county director to provide optimal services.
Presents recommendations based on individual juvenile progress and performance.
Completes clinical service notes for juveniles seen.
Submits any reports and other needed documentation in timely fashion.
Compiles and submits monthly statistics as scheduled.
Attends training necessary to maintain licensure.
Attends and participates in various meetings, training programs or seminars to provide optimum juvenile services, for information exchange and professional growth.
Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.
STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor's degree in social work from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body for social work programs, or from a social work program whose standards are at least equivalent to the minimum standards required by the nationally recognized accrediting body approved by the Board.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires thorough knowledge of social work principles/practices/techniques, personality principles, and group dynamics.
Considerable knowledge of supervisory methods/techniques needed as well as the ability to integrate/coordinate specialized services with those of other disciplines.
Must be able to stimulate trust and engage clients in problem solving.
Must communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Must apply social work principles/techniques in client services/treatment.
This position requires an exceptionally flexible individual who is capable of a large work output, high level frustration tolerance and the ability to utilize crisis intervention and realistic goal planning.
This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.
PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
A master’s degree in social work from an accredited program and professional experience in human services or social services program with one-year professional direct clinical experience.
Licensed as an LMSW or LISW-CP by the SCBSWE.
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days of sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
- Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave
Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.
You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.
Salary : $46,655 - $86,321
