What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Achieva?
Pay Rate: $23.00-$28.00/Hour, plus comprehensive benefits
Work Schedule: Full-Time, 37.5 Hour Work Week
Location: Allegheny County with local travel
Up to $2000 Sign-On Bonus
Make a Meaningful Impact
Are you a mission-driven individual looking to make a difference in someone’s life? Achieva is seeking caring, compassionate, and reliable individuals to support people with disabilities in achieving independence, connection, and personal fulfillment. If you value flexibility, empowerment, and community-centered work, we welcome you to apply.
About Achieva
For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to supporting and including individuals with disabilities and their families. We envision a community where everyone leads a life of personal significance. Achieva provides personalized services and opportunities that respect each person’s unique aspirations.
Position Summary
Responsible for working with families who have children enrolled in the Early Intervention program. Provide families with information, support and assistance; and work closely with the therapists and Service Coordination, to ensure the child’s and family’s needs are clearly identified and services found to meet those needs Reports to the Associate Director of Early Intervention.
Key Responsibilities
- Explore family concerns, resources, and priorities and support the achievement of children and family outcomes.
- Discuss with family and other professionals the family’s strengths, concerns, priorities and desired outcomes
- Link family with appropriate services and resources as indicated on IFSP
- Coordinate services with other agencies
- Provide crisis intervention, when needed
- Maintain accurate records for fee for service system and complete all necessary paperwork as required.
- Act as a referral source for inquiries regarding services for children with developmental delays and disabilities.
- Providing mentoring and support for intern or practicum placements
- Attend training as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
The equivalent of a Masters Degree in the social service field with one or more years of related experience. PA licensure required. Act 33/34 and FBI clearances required. Supervisory experience is helpful. Valid license to drive in the state of Pennsylvania.
Why Join Achieva?
Purposeful Work: Empower families and make a direct impact in your local community
Supportive Culture: Be part of a values-based, inclusive team
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Achieva is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to creating a workplace and community where all individuals feel respected, included, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
We are dedicated to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities in employment, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at 412-995-5000, ext. 650 or email jobs@achieva.info
Salary : $23 - $28