What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Harris home For Children?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Participate in the overall program of the agency in providing services to children in the Programs at Harris Home. Function as a member of the unit of that component under the direction of the Unit Director. Carry responsibility for providing concrete services to children designed to meet their physical, emotional, educational, and social needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. A Master’s Degree in the field of social work from an accredited college or university.
2. Master’s degree with license preferred (LMSW/LCSW or equivalent).
3. A minimum of four years of experience in a social service agency serving children and families.
4. Good oral and written communication skills.
5. Able to perform at a higher level of skills and independence than a Social Worker I.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
1. Participate as a member of the unit team ensuring that each child’s overall needs are met; provide emotional and moral support for each child in the caseload.
2. Take responsibility for seeking medical, dental, and psychological services for each child in caseload, according to the child’s ISP and individual needs. Help to establish short- and long-term goals and monitor progress.
3. Serve as liaison with the schools as an advocate for the child; monitor educational plans for children. Work with volunteers to provide tutors and other support services. Participate in developing individual service plans (ISPs).
4. Work closely with DHR in making plans for children and establishing and maintaining contacts with the family. Provide progress reports and other information as needed. Schedule six-month conferences.
5. Plan and coordinate vacation, travel, and visiting plans for children. Meet with and approve local volunteer visiting resources and sponsors.
6. Work closely with child care workers to ensure that each child has an adequate supply of appropriate clothing and school supplies; assure that special personal needs are met.
7. Serve as the liaison with schools and parents for children in the After School Program (Residential). Assist in carrying out the Independent Living Program (Foster Family).
8. Keep caseload records current and complete, including intake information, medical records, DHR and family contacts, school information, plans of care, treatment plans, correspondence, and discharge summaries. Record monthly progress notes.
9. Complete, process, and certify Medicaid applications and forms.
10. Assist in arranging extracurricular, social, or recreational activities to meet individual needs; provide transportation for children and child care workers, as needed.
11. Maintain referral and civil rights logs for either the Residential or Foster Family Component.
12. Take referrals in the absence of the Unit Director.
13. Prepare monthly population reports for the Residential or Foster Family Components. Send reports to State DHR, Department of Youth Services, and Civil Rights Division at the end of each month.
14. Send follow-up evaluation to county DHR six months after a child’s discharge from HHC.
15. Provide individual and group counseling.
16. Participate in the training of social work students from local colleges.
17. Attend meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
Perform related duties as assigned by the Unit Director which facilitate the adjustment of children to the program
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $46,000