Social Necessity Service Worker

Education and Experience:

• Requires a Bachelor Degree in Human Services field; including Education
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of car insurance, and reliable transportation. Applicants may be required to drive their personal vehicle; mileage reimbursement provided.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of youth and families? Do you enjoy empowering individuals to reach their personal goals? Youth Services System’s (YSS) Wraparound Service Providers anticipate social necessity services to children and families in Wetzel, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, and Hancock County West Virginia. Our goal is to reach children and families to provide crisis support, parenting education, tutoring, transportation assistance supportive counseling and life skills in a compassionate and trauma-informed approach.

Job Summary: Social Necessity Service Worker is responsible to provide socially necessary services to children and families through the Safe-At- Home Program and with children and families enrolled in the severe emotional disturbance waiver program. Services include but are not limited to: crisis support, parenting education, supportive counselling, supervision, life skills, child -oriented activities, tutoring and transportation assistance. Documentation, summaries and/or reports of services are required. Transportation to and from consumer homes, schools and other social service and community agencies is necessary. This employee will ensure compliance with safe work practices and maintain safe environments in compliance with established agency standards, licensing regulations and generally accepted practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides in-home supportive services including: crisis support, parenting support, supervision, life skills, child-oriented activities, transportation assistance, community resource referral, advocacy and other social services.
• Maintain a schedule for each youth/family referral to ensure that services occur as defined in program manuals and individual Plan of Care.
• Participate in the Wraparound Team Meeting and Plan development.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned families.
• Document interactions between child and family.
• Maintain an active record of all services provided.
• Attend Multi-disciplinary Planning Meetings and court hearing as required.
• Provide monthly report for Facilitator.
• Provide transportation as required.
• Employees are required to use their personal vehicles in certain circumstances and as directed in the performance of their job duties.
• Monitor and evaluate service delivery and performance measures.
• Provide linkage and referral to meet identified needs.
• Assist with helping client develop a natural support system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off- 15 days first year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 3 Health Plan Options
• 2 Dental Plan Options
• Prescription Coverage
• Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-Term Disability Accrual
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Schedule
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Willingness ability to travel throughout the State
• Use of vehicle to transport clients required.
• Basic knowledge of and commitment to children who have experienced trauma and/or display serious emotional/behavioral health issues.
• Ability to complete Agency required training, Wraparound and WV Safe at Home training
• Ability to provide stabilization resources for crisis situations
• Ability to work independently while adhering to a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use Adobe and Microsoft software

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Youth Services System is an EEO/AA Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. E.E.O. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing Iris Wilson (iwilson@ysswv.com) with the subject line "Accommodation Request."

YSS’s mission is to create better futures for children, families, and our community. YSS strives to remain a recognized leader in providing the best care for children and families.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Wheeling, WV 26003: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18