What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caseworker-Residential position at Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers?
RESDIENTIAL CASEWORKER
Hours: 3:00pm- 11pm and weekends as scheduled.
Pay: $23-$25 per hour
Location: Danville, PA
SUMMARY
Responsible for the facilitation of therapy in a variety of specific identified needs including the development and implementation of an individualized treatment plan, documentation of therapeutic experience via report writing and communication with referral sources and other professionals, and to provide an atmosphere conducive to wellness.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assume primary care of youths assigned to caseload.
- Develop and implement a treatment plan that addresses the needs of the youth with input from the youth, family, referring agency, Mental Health Professionals, and Clinical Coordinator. All goals/objectives are to be realistic, obtainable, and measurable.
- Conduct individual counseling sessions with primary clients at least weekly and with all youth as needed.
- Develop and facilitate group therapy as designated by Clinical Coordinator, Supervisor, or Regional Coordinator
- Provide for the health, safety, security, and appropriate social interaction and social behavior of all youth in placement.
- Facilitate family sessions and maintain appropriate communication with significant parties.
- Maintain professional documentation duties, i.e. court reports, taskwork, discharge summaries, individual and family notes, log entries, incident reports, progress notes, treatment plans and TPRs.
- 8. Demonstrate a standard of conduct that provides effective role modeling for client population and peer group.
- Present accurate clinical information to referral sources, family members, and in court at quarterly reviews or as requested.
- Plan and implement therapeutic, recreational, educational and seasonal events on and off-site.
IV. QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree w/ one year experience in childcare.
- HS Diploma w 3-5 years' experience in childcare.
- Applicable internship is acceptable
- Training and Experience: Sufficient previous counseling experience, preferably with adolescents.
- Job Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of DTAC modality of treatment, clinical philosophy, and awareness of the OCYF regulations related to juvenile rehabilitation.
.Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work the required shift of 3 pm- 11 pm with weekends as scheduled?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- working with children/behavioral health (youth): 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Danville, PA 17821 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $25