What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Work - MSW position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Title: Social Work - MSW
Location: Detroit, MI 48202
Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)
Schedule: 40 hours/week (8 hours/day, 5 days/week)
Job Summary:
The Social Worker provides direct services to pediatric and adolescent students and their families, addressing personal, social, and environmental challenges. This role operates primarily in a home care setting and involves collaboration with students, families, and school staff to develop and implement effective care plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide social work services using the five phases of the social work process.
- Collaborate with students, families, and school staff to support student needs.
- Coordinate care with school personnel to ensure quality outcomes and efficient use of resources.
- Assist with social, emotional, and lifestyle-related challenges.
- Provide referrals to appropriate community resources and agencies.
- Communicate effectively to promote satisfaction and achieve care goals.
Education Requirements:
Required:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
- Current Michigan Social Worker license: LMSW or LLMSW.
- Valid Michigan driver’s license.
- Reliable, insured vehicle.
Skills & Experience:
Required:
- Knowledge of pediatric and adolescent care.
- Previous home care experience.
- Minimum 5 years of case management experience.
- At least 2 years of recent acute inpatient case management experience.
- Experience with discharge planning.
- Additional experience in pediatric/adolescent care and home care.
Additional Notes:
- Limited on-site training; candidates must adapt quickly.
- Manager will contact candidates directly for interviews.
- Candidates in “Client Review” status should be prepared for outreach.
- Strict requirement: recent inpatient case management experience is mandatory.