Social Worker (Clinical Coordinator)

Social Worker (Clinical Coordinator)in Annapolis, Crofton, Glenn Bernie, Odenton, Edgewater, Pasadena, surrounding areasSTARTING SALARY: $60,000 to 65,000 (based on credentialing and years of experience)SUMMARY: (Must be a licensed social worker. Only apply if you are an LPN or hold a LBSW, LMSW, LGPC, etc)The Clinical Coordinator (CC) is responsible for successful delivery of services through the coordination of multisystem involvement and ensuring programmatic requirements are met. The CC needs to ensure that the educational, medical, emotional, and social needs of each child in the residential program are met and to provide or coordinate social services for each child. The CC will oversee the care and well being of the participants in the residential program. The CC is a part of the residential team that will provide counseling, case management, and care coordination to child residents that have experienced victimization and exploitation through human trafficking following COMAR regulations 14.31.06 requirements and Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner standards for Maryland.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversee all aspects of service coordination and client care for all residentsCoordinate and manage all intakes, admissions, discharges, and facilitate after care support plansMeet regularly with each resident and their family member/guardian according to the frequency outlined in policy and proceduresProvide individual counseling services to the child residents as neededInitiate and complete skill assessmentsParticipate in developing and signing off on individual service plans and coordination of treatment team meetings for each resident; coordinate additional meetings and update service plans as neededTrain residential staff to implement each child's service planEnsure all child residents receive and/ or are being linked to necessary and recommended servicesCoordinate with family members/guardian's visitation plans, home visits to support service plan reunification and transition goalsServe as a liaison to follow up on connections to external referrals, transportation support, social services, extracurricular activities, educational services, and medical and mental health careCoordinates and serves as a liaison between the residential program and external systems including Social Services Administration, Anne Arundel County Public School system, and juvenile services and court systems if applicableEnsure that all policies and procedures are routinely followed per COMAR regulations and licensing standards as it relates to case management services and filesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must be 21 years of age or above.Must be a licensed social worker per Health Occupations Article, Title 19, Annotated Code of Maryland. Minimal Maryland social work license accepted is LBSW or LGPC.Will also accept candidates who are licensed a nurse under Health Occupations Article, Title 8, Annotated Code of Maryland.Must possess driver's license.Must comply with agency's policy on driving record and criminal history/background check clearance.Must complete required medical screenings and provide medical clearance documentation.LANGUAGE SKILLSPossess professional, pleasant demeanor and ability to communicate clearlyDemonstrate person first and person-centered language skills.Ability to communicate effectively with survivors, contractors, staff, volunteers, partners, and other professionals.Possess high quality writing skills.TECHNICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITIESProficient computer skills to operate email, Internet, Microsoft Office, and ability to navigate database system programs and software.Ability to learn and navigate technology used at the sites ie: security systems, video conferencing devices etc.Ability to plan, schedule, and organize work independently.Ability to handle and work through crisis and emergencies.Ability to mediate issues related to residents, families/guardians and treatment team.WORK CONDITIONSThe position is exposed to the possibility of vicarious trauma and victim trauma response by working with residents impacted by sexual and other forms of violence and trauma. Other exposure risk includes physical and verbal, exposure to narcotics, alcohol, pests, and Bloodborne Pathogens. Must be flexible and willing to provide direct supervision to residents in the residence if needed, be willing to transport residents to needed services, and transport family members when appropriate.TRAVELLocal travel is expected. Must possess personal vehicle as transportation is necessary and travel in the communityCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSWill need to complete all required trainings following COMAR Regulations 14.31.06 and as outlined by policies and procedures within the allotted timeframe established upon hire.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position is required to physically inspect rooms at the shelter locations. Assistance with lifting of items such as groceries and toiletries for shelter clients.Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.