Licensed Social Worker (LSW)/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

The Social Worker is responsible for providing all-inclusive case management to educators, clients and their families. The Social Worker works closely with families and staff to identify needed supports and facilitate referrals to external partners.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partner with identified families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, severe mental illness, or other crisis to connect them to resources. Provide on-going social work or clinical support as needed
• Make referrals for Early Learning and Early Intervention, Family Child Care and School Age families
• Maintain ongoing communication with community agencies and contacts to provide resources for families and educators
• Coordinate and facilitate focused case management as needed
• Provide information and support to staff regarding mental health, substance abuse or other issues as needed
• Develop and/or facilitate reflective communities of practice for educators, staff and families as needed
• Attend case management meetings for individual families as needed
• Offer individual consultation to educators, families and staff
• Maintain accurate casefile management and reporting for all services including up to date case notes, contact logs and referrals
• Provide emergency response management to address any crises or safety issues that may arise
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience with children and families in a clinical social work capacity
• Attained licensure as an LSW, LICSW, or LCMH
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in social work or counseling
• Empathetic and respectful in working with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals
• Excellent customer service, organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems
• Excellent crisis management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Portuguese, English/French Creole) preferred

We offer:

• 2 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 8 Sick/personal days
• 16 paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement, career advancement and professional development
• Family focused approach to support your work life balance

Please direct resumes to Deborah Buono at hr@clarendonees.org