Contract Social Worker

Full Time
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Posted
Job description

National Center on Institutions and Alternatives (NCIA), a premier Human Services organization is currently seeking a Social Worker to work with the students in the Youth in Transition Program, their families and teachers to solve problems relating to student achievement and mental health. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following;

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To work with the students, their families and teachers to solve problems relating to student achievement and mental health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provides emergency assessments of students.
  • Therapist, within the scope of professional license, provide individual, family, and group, using a variety of therapeutic modalities.
  • Serve as a professional resource for school staff, who may seek his counsel on coping with a student’s behavior.
  • Complete admission service needs assessments that include participation by child/youth, parents/guardians in the identification of strengths, service needs, and discharge plan.
  • Participate in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) goals and objectives for students in need of counseling as a related service, serving as an advocate for the students.
  • Evaluate the child’s/youth’s/family’s progress towards goal attainment on a designated basis in line with individual treatment and discharge plan goals.
  • Adheres to laws and procedures involving child abuse/neglect.
  • Develops effective intervention strategies for students based on knowledge and understanding of student’s behavior and learning styles.
  • Consult with classroom teachers to help better understand and work with particular students or manage particular classes and students.
  • Provide effective case management to assigned cases that includes but is not limited to liaison with internal and external sources, including the student’s family.
  • Work with the student, parent, guardian or any other appropriate party to resolve issues related to the student's absence.
  • Complete required documentation and reports within the defined time lines
  • Ability to effectively express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  • Able to assess strengths and level of functioning of children and families and determine necessary service needs and treatment strategies using sound, objective decision making.
  • Able to engage children and families in a positive therapeutic alliance
  • Able to work cooperatively with others in a treatment team.
  • Assist as need with any other duties within the scope of practice of the Social Worker.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

· Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.

· Current LGSW Maryland State License - LCSW-C preferred.

· Minimum of one (1) year experience in providing direct social work services to children/youth and families.

Job Type: Contract

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Windsor Mill, MD 21244: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Windsor Mill, MD 21244

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