Caseworker (Full Time)

Description
Position Title: Client Care Coordinator Reports To: Program Director/ LCSW
Department: Social Services Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Status: Essential

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Completes comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment with each family to understand strengths and service needs
Facilitates a team review of the biopsychosocial assessment
Provides short-term counseling, crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and psychoeducation (not psychotherapy)
Conducts risk assessments
Collaborates with the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) and/or preventive service agencies when a child's welfare is involved
Participates in ACS conferences acting as an advocate for families
Makes referrals and appropriate community linkages
Facilitates group work (e.g., with young people, with fathers, etc.)
Communicates and collaborates with service providers to enhance engagement and ensure quality services
Coordinates safety planning when needed
Prepares families and children to accept services
Provides educational training to staff
Facilitates quarterly family meetings with shelter staff to discuss planning efforts and progress
Prepares exit packets for families moving to permanent housing
In the event of an emergency, Essential Employees are required to report to work as scheduled
Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based upon the assessment of company needs SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work
Must be a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Knowledge of child and adolescent development; emotional/behavioral health; mental health, parent-child relationships; family dynamics and diagnostic classification
Strong expertise in strength-based, solution-focused, and family-centered practice
Knowledge of guidelines, policies, and regulations relating to child welfare, safety, permanency and wellness
Knowledge and experience with group work, as well as, working with diverse cultures and ethnicities
Must be able to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing)
Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred

Requirements
Master's Degree in Social Work, LMSW