Independent Living Social Worker

The Children’s Home Society of WV is hiring a full-time Social Worker or Case Manager for our Independent Living Program at our Parkersburg location. The Independent Living Program provides services to youth/young adults, ages 18-23, who are aging out of the child welfare system, and assists them with making a successful transition to adulthood.

What you will be doing:

• Screen referrals and assess the youth's appropriateness for the program.
• Provide and coordinate services to meet the needs of each youth.
• Record accurate and complete documentation including referrals, intake forms, assessment tools, planning documents, progress notes, incident reports, etc.
• Assist youth in setting specific, attainable, and measurable goals relevant to their needs.
• Provide, teach, and demonstrate basic living skills such as home management, consumerism, purchasing, budgeting, meal preparation, etc. to program youth.
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with youth through honest communication and active listening. Provide encouragement and support through positive role modeling.
• Be consistently available for consultation and support.
• Provide transportation, when needed.
• Provide meaningful observations of program youth and make appropriate recommendations.
• Participate in appropriate meetings to explore gaps in services for this population.
• Obtain emergency food, clothing, and shelter for youth, when needed.
• Serve as a liaison, when requested, between the youth and professionals.
• Advocate for the youths’ rights and engage the community in awareness of the needs of this population.
• Provide aftercare services in accordance with program guidelines.
• Ensure all activities and services are conducted in a manner that is sensitive to and shows respect for the culture and ethnicity of our clients.

What you will bring to the table:

• Passion and determination.
• Ability to be creative and open-minded.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented spirit.
• Willingness to pursue growth and learning.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multitask.
• Desire to make a positive impact on the life of a young person.

What you will need:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field.
• Social Work License or eligibility preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with youth and families.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage.
• Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours on occasion, including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to comply with professional standards as specified in the NASW Code of Ethics.

Children's Home Society of WV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.