What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Social Worker-I/Developmental Disabilities position at The Children's Center of Wayne County?
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Core Values
· Dedicated-We are devoted, dedicated and always willing to pitch in.
· Passionate-We are passionate about what we do
· Accountable-We do what we say.
· Can Do Attitude- We have a "Can Do" attitude.
· Respectful- We always treat co-workers, donors and children and families with respect,
courtesy and patience.
Are you looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your dedication and passion of working with children, specifically those who have unique needs? If you want to help shape the futures of children who struggle with succeeding in school or maintaining successful relationships, The Children's Center Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) is the program for you!
The DDS program is designed to meet the unique needs of children who have been diagnosed with an intellectual and/or developmental disability. We are seeking clinically trained staff to work in our outpatient office, located in the vibrant Midtown Detroit. You will work steps away from the new QLine that can transport you from Midtown to Downtown Detroit, in just minutes!
The DDS program provides opportunities for clinical staff to work within a team of their peers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and BCBAs to ensure high quality services and meet the needs of our families. In this role you would receive ongoing training in the use of Applied Behavioral Analysis and other evidence-based strategies, which in turn allows the clinicians to implement the most appropriate interventions with their clients. In addition to ongoing training, this position will allow for the opportunity to grow and develop skills not only in individual and family therapy practice, but also developing skills in facilitating group therapy, during our ongoing social skill group sessions.
This position will be responsible for some of the following:
- Using a Family Centered Planning model, coordinate and monitor delivery of services and implementation of behaviorally specific treatment goals and objectives for assigned clients including the assessment, treatment, coordination of referrals and additional of services with outside providers.
- Maintain all paperwork, clinical records, reports, case notes, and all other client documentation in the appropriate electronic record systems, meeting all agency, contractual or billing requirements and deadlines.
- Provide a variety of services to assigned caseload, such as individual, family, group therapy, case consultation, advocacy, crisis intervention, referral for short-term and long-term hospitalization, etc. with a focus on ABA specific skills for interventions.
To qualify for this position you will need:
- A Masters level degree in mental health related field such as; social work or counseling and corresponding professional licensure
- A minimum of 1 year prior experience working with children or adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a program that diagnoses, evaluates and treats minors and their families in a community based setting as needed.
- Prior experience providing and managing mental and behavioral health services and Evidenced Based Practices preferred.
- If position requires driving, you must be able to provide proof of having a current, valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
While you are taking care of our clients, we want to take care of you!
TCC offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package including:
Robust Health Care and Benefit Package including:
- Medical
- Vision and Dental Plan sponsored 100% by The Children’s Center
- Matching 3% 403(b) retirement plan after one year, fully vested after two years of employment
- 80 hours of paid time off after 90 days, 120 hours of paid time off your first year, 160 hours your 2nd, 3rd and 4th year, 200 hours every year beginning your 5th year
- Accrued Paid Sick Time
- 11 paid holidays
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability sponsored 100% by The Children’s Center
- Longevity Pay
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance
Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Accident
- Voluntary Life, voluntary spouse and dependent life
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Shield (prepaid legal services)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
