Job purpose

To identify and assess client and family needs and evaluate, coordinate and provide necessary services.

Duties and responsibilities

*Assess client needs, refer to appropriate community resources and advocate for needed services. *Develop or maintain client records and program documentation according to contract and LHH standards (assessments, service and treatment plans, activity logs, service documentation, etc.)

*Arrange for transportation of clients to appointments as needed.

*Monitor quality of care by conducting home/residential/school visits.

*Coordinate multi-disciplinary staffing to develop, update or revise service plans and attend community multi-disciplinary meetings.

*May coordinate and supervise family visitation as necessary.

*May transport clients to/from family visitation

*Participate in treatment team meetings

*Coordinate services with other professionals and paraprofessionals.

*Participate in the quality improvement process

All other duties assigned

This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Loving Helping Hands reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIRED: All degrees must be from an accredited university.

*Bachelor's degree in Social Work or the human service field.

*Experience working with young children and families

* Georgia Driver’s License

PREFERRED:

* Previous experience in a social services organization

SKILLS:

*Ability to build trusting relationships with clients

*Ability to effectively interact with families from diverse cultures

*Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

* Ability to identify and understand environmental stressors

*Ability to learn computer skills sufficient to perform all essential functions

*Ability to make accurate assessments of individuals and families and report accurate findings

*Ability to make home visits

*Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients

*Ability to understand and maintain professional boundaries

*Ability to work flexible hours as required

*Awareness of sociocultural characteristics of service population

*Effective verbal and written communication skills

*Knowledge of community resources

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person