What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker I - Dallas, TX position at The University of Texas at Arlington?
Job Summary
The Social Worker I position works in the Youth Prevention (YP) program at the
Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies ( CARS ) as a Prevention Specialist. This
position works with at-risk youth from grades 1-12 in local schools and other
community sites. The Prevention Specialist facilitates groups with students,
hosts interactive educational activities about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
( ATOD ), and conducts outreach events. There is also education for adults and
managing tables at fairs.
Minimum Qualifications
The Social Worker I position works in the Youth Prevention (YP) program at the
Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies ( CARS ) as a Prevention Specialist. This
position works with at-risk youth from grades 1-12 in local schools and other
community sites. The Prevention Specialist facilitates groups with students,
hosts interactive educational activities about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
( ATOD ), and conducts outreach events. There is also education for adults and
managing tables at fairs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree.
- Master’s Degree in Social Work.
- Licensed Masters Social Worker.
- Two (2) years of post- BSW or MSW experience.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Delivers assigned prevention / intervention programs with quality and fidelity.
- Develops replicable models for non-curriculum-based activities, such as alternative activities or ATOD education.
- Supervises assigned interns as Field Supervisor or Task Manager to ensure compliance with YP program and School of Social Work Field Office requirements.
- Gathers accurate information and submits programmatic reports within required time frames.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the YP programs, CARS operations and School of Social Work.
