Social Worker

• Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients. Coach and guide staff in their client practice that reflects these approaches.
• Complete a comprehensive Family Assessment/Biopsychosocial which includes trauma screenings for adults and for children. Integrate the results of developmental screening (Survey of Well Being of Young Children) for children ages 0-5.
• Based on the Family Assessment and the results of the trauma screenings, determine which client will need ongoing Short-Term Trauma Counseling (STTC).
• Carry a caseload of four to five STTC clients.
• Provide other direct client services, including complex case management and consultation, crisis intervention, and advocacy on behalf of and in partnership with clients
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and case files, including reports for funders, utilizing an electronic case record system
• Use safety assessment and risk management (SARM) when conducting family and mental health assessments by prioritizing engagement and risks, understanding triggers and protective strategies, and connecting clients to appropriate mental health services as needed
• Provide direct client services, including complex case management and consultation, crisis intervention and advocacy on behalf of and in partnership with clients
• Facilitating/Co-facilitating and overseeing the content of adult support groups
• Acting as a liaison to and advocating with outside agencies
• Overseeing the development and maintenance of responsible safety plans, SARM procedures and practices, case-plans and required case records
• Assisting in designing and conducting training/presentations and developing resources for staff and members of community from other agencies as needed
• Developing and maintaining linkages with current, local resources
• Other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Reports: Provides direct supervision to Childcare.

Total Staff: (1).

Other Information:

Bi-weekly individual clinical supervision with an LCSW which counts towards clinical hours.

Once a month group clinical supervision led by shelter services LCSW leadership.

Once a month group clinical supervision led by LCSW leadership of the Safe Horizon Counseling Center.

Training opportunities through the Safe Horizon Learning Center and Shelter Services LCSW.

Training in Motivational Interviewing (MI) by a MINT certified trainer plus quarterly MI group coaching sessions.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Supervisory experience a plus but not required.
• Bilingual Spanish a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence, child abuse and neglect and sexual abuse

Hiring Range: $52,000.00 - $58,500.00 Annual

Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week

Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.

​AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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​Technology Statement:

​Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.

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https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

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