Project Independence Social Worker

Job Requirements:

Summary: This position is responsible for providing counseling and case management services for all components of the program.

Minimum Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work.

Minimum Work Experience: One year in child, youth, and family services.

Required Licenses/Certifications: LMSW. Valid Alabama driver license and auto insurance minimum liability 100/300.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Good communication and problem solving skills. Computer proficiency. Ability to respond calmly and non-judgmentally to others, including persons in crisis. Ability to work with a team while evidencing ability to think critically. Ability and commitment to providing services utilizing a Positive Youth Development and Trauma Informed Care model. Ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner. Ability to plan and carry independent work when directed by the Program Director. Ability to demonstrate cultural and socioeconomic proficiency. Understanding of trauma informed care.

Required Internal Certification/Trainings: Bi-annual TB skin test/medical report

List any physical requirements: Travel, some overnight.

Essential Functions of Position

1. Attends weekly staff meetings, optional conferences, and other selected special events as needed; attends staff meetings and All-Staff meetings.

2. Maintains current and accurate program documentation; provides intake, assessment, placement and outreach for RHY; assists other program staff in program development, implementation, and evaluation; completes and submits all reports, casework, and paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.

3. Inputs Intake paperwork, face sheet, and other needed information from interview/intake into ETO.

4. Provides all services with a positive youth development and trauma informed approach; serves as leader of the youth/family team through the individual planning process with the program participants; provides independent living skills development through weekly one-on-one sessions, coaching and modeling to all program participants; provides case management services for all TLP components; conducts and documents client interviews to resolve behavior management issues; provides education on basic life skills.

5. Provides crisis intervention and support to program participants, their children, and families; ensures program participants are connected to the aftercare component for a period of one year after discharge.

6. Rotates primary on-call duties with PI Staff; provides secondary on call supervision; works a flexible schedule to accommodate client and program needs; ensures support/skills training groups are facilitated and guest trainers are secured.

7. Provides transportation as needed to essential services such as medical appointments, meetings with service providers, DHR visits etc.

8. Collaborates on needed write-ups as needed with at least one other PI Staff member.

9. Facilitate parenting and independent living groups with participants

10. Assists Program Director in gathering info for program grants; assists Program Director with the preparation of contract renewals as needed.

11. Supervise interns during their work with the participants and signs off on interns work product.

12. Coordinate quarterly Youth Advisory Council (YAC) meetings with assistance from Program Director to keep former clients engaged and facilitate learning and relationships between current and former PI clients.

13. Conducts program and community awareness outreach activities for youth; keeps abreast of trends in teen parent services, homeless youth services and transitional living programs; makes presentations at conferences and professional meetings as needed.

Pay: $48,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a master’s degree in social work?
• Do you have a LMSW or are licensure eligible? Please elaborate on your plan for licensure.
• Do you have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to transport clients when required?
• Are you able to work a flexible schedule based on participant and program needs
• Are you willing and able to participate in a rotating on-call schedule?
• Are you comfortable working with clients who may have experienced homelessness, trauma, domestic violence, or involvement with DHR/court systems?
• Do you have experience with case management and maintaining confidential client records?
• This position works with young mothers ages 16–22 who may have experienced homelessness, trauma, and other significant barriers. What experience do you have working with youth, young adults, families, or individuals experiencing homelessness?
• Are you comfortable working independently, managing a caseload, prioritizing competing responsibilities, and making appropriate decisions with limited day-to-day supervision? Please describe your experience

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000 - $53,000