Social Worker
1 month ago
The Residential Social Worker, under the general supervision of the Clinical Director, will develop and nurture a
therapeutic relationship with clients and their families; deliver all mandated counseling services as described by the
client’s service plan; provide program-driven related services; maintain appropriate communication with parent/legal
guardian; evaluate and report information relevant to treatment plan development and maintenance; where
appropriate, participate in linkages between the residence and outside social services; where appropriate, coordinate,
secure, evaluate, and report applicable social service information; develops, supports, and maintains linkages between
the residence and outside social services.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Provide all required consumer counseling mandates as indicated on the service plan
? Manages a caseload of up to 12 residential clients.
? Maintain all necessary related services, counseling attendance, and logs documented in Connections and File
Maker Pro.
? Maintain compliance with the service requirements of the Office of Children and Family Services (case notes,
service plans, family contacts, etc.) and the Administration for Children’s Services.
? Review’s and Approves the Family Assessment and Service Plan (FASP)
? Have familiarity with AFSA Federal Guidelines and ACS’s Methodology for the year.
? Make phone contact with parents/legal guardians when appropriate to the therapeutic relationship and
professional responsibilities.
? Participate in referral and support services for students and families where appropriate.
? Maintain contact with relevant outside social service agencies and mental health professionals.
? Ensure that the group homes policies and procedures regarding Child Abuse and Neglect are understood and
implemented on behalf of all youth at Martin De Porres Youth and Family Services.
? Provide input on monitoring students taking psychotropic medication.
? Provide feedback to Consulting psychiatrists for students taking psychotropic medication.
? Provide staff with ongoing consultation around the relevant group and individual behavioral management
needs, medication, personal, psychological, and family data that affects school/residential and community
functioning.
? Provide administrative staff with consultation around relevant system-wide issues in the student’s school and
community/family milieu.
? Provide updated social histories as required.
? Generate Behavioral Intervention Plans and Functional Behavioral Analysis Reports as required in collaboration
with the treatment team.
? Provide progress reports, comprehensive psychosocial updates, and discharge summaries for youth leaving care.
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? Provide administrative support and presence when a resident requires emergency assistance (hospital, police,
medical support).
? Provide contact with a resident’s family as often as required to ensure a defined treatment plan is in place for
each student.
? Ensure that Transitional Supports are in place when a resident leaves the Martin De Porres Youth and Family
Services.
? Assist with the Intake Screening process for new residents.
? Provide parent support as determined by the Clinical Director and Social Worker at a location mutually
agreeable to all parties.
? Perform all other duties as assigned by the Martin De Porres Youth and Family Services Administration.
Requirements:? Ability to work with special needs residents with challenging, sometimes aggressive behaviors.
? Ability to work effectively with the parents/guardians of special needs students
? Ability to effectively advocate for youth in your care
? Ability to communicate effectively with staff
? Ability to serve students beyond the confines of a regular work day
? Ability to visit parents/guardians beyond the geography of the residence
? Ability to maintain appropriate communication through phone contacts with parents.
? Ability to participate in Medical visits.
? Ability to develop and coordinate referral and support services for students and families.
? Ability to process intake paperwork.
? Ability to gather and maintain pertinent family and student information.
? Ability to develop and maintain case records.
? Ability to participate in direct resident milieu treatment.
? Ability to develop relationships with students, families, staff, and outside social service personnel.
? Ability to speak English and Spanish is desired
? Willingness to participate in normative experiences with the residents(dining, social events, outings)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATIONAL:
? Master’s Degree in Social Work
? A valid N.Y.S. Licensed Master Social Work
PREFERRED SKILLS:
? Excellent computer competency skills
? Excellent oral and written communication skills
? Excellent problem–solving and critical thinking skills
? Excellent Time Management Skills- Able to meet multiple deadlines under pressure
? Highly organized and detail-oriented
? Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft office programs.
BACKGROUND VERIFICATION and CLEARANCE:
? Credential Verification
? Medical and Physical clearance, which includes TB screening
? State Central Registry (SCR)Clearance
? Staff Exclusion List (SEL)
? Justice Center Background Check
? Motor Vehicle driving record
? Reference Verification
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate
for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
LICENSE and ACTIVE CERTIFICATION:
? Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
? CPR/First Aid
? Certified Trainer of Safe Crisis Management (SCM)
? Mandated Reporter
? Trauma-Informed Care
? LaSallian Culture of Care (LCC)
? Residential Child Care Certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
? Lifting requirement of 50 Lbs.
? Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting,
bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, and climbing
? This position requires successful completion of Safety Crisis Management (SCM) Training, which includes a
written test and demonstration of the competency to perform physical restraints, as specified by the program
and regulatory body. Additionally, staff must complete all required SCM refreshers to maintain continued
employment with MDPFYS
Martin De Porres Youth and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity.
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