NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES

SOCIAL WORKER

YOUTH IN TRANSITION (YIT) SCHOOL

REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Services

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

 To work with the students, their families and teachers to solve problems relating to student achievement and mental health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Provides emergency assessment of students.
 Within the scope of professional license, provide individual, family and group therapy, using a variety of therapeutic modalities.

 Serve as a professional resource for school staff who may seek counsel on coping with a student’s behavior.

 Complete admission service needs assessments that include participation by child/youth, parents/guardians in the identification of strengths, service needs, and discharge plan.

 Participate in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) goals and objectives for students in need of counseling as a related service, serving as an advocate for the students.

 Evaluate the child’s/youth’s/family’s progress towards goal attainment on a designated basis in line with individual treatment and discharge plan goals.

 Adheres to laws and procedures involving child abuse/neglect.
 Develops effective intervention strategies for students based on knowledge and understanding of student’s behavior and learning styles.

 Consult with classroom teachers to help better understand and work with particular students or manage particular classes and students.

 Provide effective case management to assigned cases that includes but is not limited to liaison with internal and external sources, including the student’s family.

 Work with the student, parent, guardian or any other appropriate party to resolve issues related to the student's absence.

 Complete required documentation and reports within the defined timelines.
 Ability to effectively express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
 Able to assess strengths and level of functioning of children and families and determine necessary service needs and treatment strategies using sound, objective decision-making.

 Able to engage children and families in a positive therapeutic alliance.

 Able to work cooperatively with others in a treatment team.
 Assist as need with any other duties within the scope of practice of the Social Worker.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

 Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
 Current LGSW Maryland State License — LCSW-C preferred.
 Minimum of one year experience in providing direct social work services to children/youth and families.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

 Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

 Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
 Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

 Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

 Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

 Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

 Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

 LSGW at a minimum.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 Must have exceptional interpersonal skills as he/she must interact with a wide variety of personalities every day.

 Must be flexible, as the day will never be predictable.
 Must possess good public speaking skills, as they may sometimes be called upon to conduct staff training sessions.

 Computer proficiency is required.
 Must have excellent time-management and organizational skills to effectively perform all duties.
 Selects appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems, and maintains confidentiality.
 Behaves in an ethical manner; demonstrates understanding of own professional limitations; continues professional development by keeping abreast of current trends; keeps appointments and follow up with commitments; adheres to establish regulations, policies, rules and laws; and commend respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 Light duty; mostly sedentary, some walking, occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 A mix of office environment and school.
 Some exposure to weather during travel to and from locations.
 Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social Work: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LGSW Maryland State License - LCSW-C preferred (Preferred)

Work Location: In person