TFC - Social Worker

Role Description:  In accordance with the needs and ages of the population served by The Children’s Guild Social Worker in the Therapeutic Foster Care will assure that services to children and families are individualized, strength based, culturally competent and is responsive to the needs of foster families and the youth in  the at-risk population.  The Social Worker utilizes information gained through interdisciplinary evaluation services to develop and implement the child/youth treatment plan.

Bonus Structure**

We offer a sign-on bonus totaling $6,000.

Distribution:

90 Days: $2,000

6 Months: $2,000

1 year: $2,000

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Provides at least two times monthly individual, family and/ group support to foster children/ youth and their foster families in their home or community.
2. Attends interdisciplinary staffing to discuss and integrate evaluation information and to develop a comprehensive treatment plan to address psychological and social needs of the client/family.
3. Collaborates and assists the referring agency, local Department of Social Services, and to develop the agency service plan for the child/youth and family.
4. Collaborates with the school system and other service providers to assure children/ youth are receiving appropriate educational services if indicated.
5. Responds to the juvenile court system through written or oral progress reports when required in the juvenile court's development plan  for the child/adult and family.
6. Participates in peer consultation groups and/or individual supervision clinical review work.
7. Attends in-service clinical training programs, treatment planning meetings, and administrative meetings.
8. Performs home studies and re-certifications which includes making recommendations regarding approval/disapproval of applicants.
9.  May participate in the field instruction program and supervise social work trainees when interest and capacity is demonstrated and may participate in community advocacy/ educational groups related to the needs of foster care children/ youth and their families.
10. May develop and conduct training for foster parents
11.  Participates in a 24-hour on-call rotation with other Therapeutic Foster Care staff members.
12. Provides effective and responsive care to foster parents.
13. Working with foster youth to cope with traumatic life events through a trauma lens.
14. Working with foster parents and other caregivers by coaching them in therapeutic models to help youth progress in accomplishing SMART goals established in treatment plans.
15. Providing psychoeducation to foster parents and youth which will include assessment of family dynamics in the home.
16. Ability to provide and manage case notes, treatment plans and other documents required in a timely manner.
17. Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint  **Rotation of 24 Hour On-call duties

* The individual will demonstrate the ability to appropriately aid the needs of children and adolescents with or without a developmental disability and their families. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

None

Education Qualifications 

A Masters of Social Work with a concentration in clinical is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

LMSW or  LCSW-C

Remote/Telework Eligibility 

This position is telework/remote eligible by the terms outlined by the TFC Program Director. 

Work Location and Travel Requirements 

This position will report to the McClean campus, located at 6802 McClean Blvd, Parkville, MD 21234.

Qualifications: The minimum qualifications for this position are:

1. a master’s degree from an accredited school of social work.
2. current Maryland State Licensure at the LMSW level.
3. access to reliable transportation with a valid MD driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
4. proficiency to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
5. the interest and talent to develop the potential of others and the interpersonal skills necessary to do so.
6. a desire to grow, learn, and change to effectively model the Guild philosophy and program approach.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

LMSW or  LCSW-C

Remote/Telework Eligibility 

This position is telework/remote eligible by the terms outlined by the TFC Program Director. 

Work Location and Travel Requirements 

This position will report to the McClean campus, located at 6802 McClean Blvd, Parkville, MD 21234.

Salary : $50,000 - $80,000