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Foster Care Social Worker/Senior Case Manager

Presencial, O trabalho pode ser executado em ou perto de Merrimac, MA
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  • Detalhes

    Tipo de Emprego:Tempo Integral
    Data de Início:10 de fevereiro de 2025
    Educação:Ensino Superior Requerido
    Salário:Pelo menos USD $65.000 / year
    Área de foco:Criança & Adolescente, Agricultura

    Descrição

    Shared Living Collaborative is looking for a Senior Case Manager for its foster care program. The position will include back up on call rotation and responsibilities for the supervision of staff as well as having a half time case manager position.

    The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of foster care, working with DCF, and trauma informed care. Must have a social work license (minimum of LSWA) or be able to be licensed within 6 months of hire.

    • Provide holistic, individualized, and effective Case Management supports to youth residing in the agency’s Comprehensive Foster Care Program
    • Assist with the intake and transition process for youth referred to the Program
    • Assist in working towards creating permanency for youths supported
    • Develop, follow, and implement all safety guidelines, procedures and assessment results to ensure that youth’s health, personal, safety needs are met at all times
    • Work collaboratively with the agency’s nurse to ensure that youth’s medical/dental/psychiatric needs are met at all times
    • Assist in the development of child specific treatment objectives based on DCF Service Plan goals
    • Coordinate and facilitate evidence based therapeutic supports and skill building activities to assist youth in overcoming challenges.
    • Assist in trauma screenings, referrals for evaluations and therapy, and in establishing and implementing child specific trauma informed approaches .
    • Assist in the development and implementation of Positive Behavior interventions and plans
    • Facilitate the implementation of established child specific supports

    such as sensory diet and activities, speech and language exercises, etc.

    • Work collaboratively with the Family Resource Staff in providing guidance, training, and supervision to Foster Parents and support staff
    • Visit with youths and Foster Parents at least once a week, assist with appointments as needed, provides therapeutic direct care supports
    • Participate in meetings such as Foster Care Reviews and Treatment Plan meetings as needed
    • Function as a liaison to DCF/DMH Social Workers and collaterals
    • Maintain required documentation/records and ensure compliance with all EEC, DMH, and DCF regulations, policies, contracting and reporting requirements and guidelines.
    • Assist youth in the development and implementation of life skills and related tasks and in becoming as self- sufficient as possible ( including vocational training and employment activities) without compromising safety
    • Assist youth on the development of personal and social skills.
    • Provide crisis intervention when necessary and appropriate.
    • Assist in collaborating with Permanent Resources on skill development related to parenting and therapeutic supports
    • Work collaboratively with the Educational Advocate and Foster Parents to ensure that youth’s educational needs are met
    • Promote a healthy life style and assist with the development and access

    of meaningful community based recreational and therapeutic activities.

    • Assist in planning and facilitating therapeutic agency activities i.e. groups, classes, outings, etc.
    • Assist facilitating the application process for youths transitioning to Adult Services
    • Promotes and teaches human rights and self- advocacy skills.
    • Assist in facilitation of discharge and after care activities
    • Participate in on call responsibilities/rotation
    • Be available to work afternoons and evenings and one weekend day.

    Education:

    Minimum requirements Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related

    field. As a condition of employment all applicants must have a valid

    LCSW or LICSW Social Work License (meeting the DCF contractual

    requirements) or must obtain said license within the first six months of

    employment.

    Experience:

    Applicants must have at least two years experience in Human Services, preferably working with youth with developmental disabilities or multiple challenges in a Case Management Capacity.

    Skills/Qualities/Knowledge:

    • Demonstrate knowledge of training methods and supervisory skills
    • Ability to provide comprehensive and effective case management services
    • Effective written and oral communication skills
    • High degree of flexibility, adaptability, organization, and attention to detail.
    • Ability to maintain a confidential working relationship
    • Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
    • Effective crisis intervention skills
    • Ability to apply a variety of therapeutic approaches and strategies
    • Knowledge of Trauma Informed Approaches and Positive Behavior Supports
    • Knowledge related to Sensory Integration, therapeutic groups and activities, and the benefits of Eco therapy
    • Valid driver’s license
    • Understands the dynamics of comprehensive therapeutic foster care.
    • Ability to work effectively with all collaterals
    • Ability to initiate, coordinate and provide oversight related to all medical and therapeutic supports, safety procedures, skill development, behavior guidelines, assessments, Service/Treatment Plans, Progress Reports, etc.
    • Applicants must also demonstrate a knowledge related to all essential safeguards and procedures such as fire safety, environmental and street safety.
    • Current CPR, First Aid, certification (training can be provided)

    ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19 PRIOR TO FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT AS REQUIRED BY OUR STATE CONTRACT.

    Shared Living Collaborative is looking for a Senior Case Manager for its foster care program. The position will include back up on call rotation and responsibilities for the supervision of staff as well as having a half time case manager position.

    The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of foster care, working with DCF, and trauma informed care. Must have a social work license (minimum of LSWA) or be able to be licensed within 6 months of hire.

    • Provide holistic, individualized, and effective Case Management supports to youth residing in the agency’s Comprehensive Foster Care Program
    • Assist with the intake and transition process for youth referred to the Program
    • Assist in working towards creating permanency for youths supported
    • Develop, follow, and implement all safety guidelines, procedures and assessment results to ensure that youth’s health, personal, safety needs are met at all times
    • Work collaboratively with the agency’s nurse to ensure that youth…

    Benefícios

    Benefits available after ninety days probationary period:

    Medical, Dental, FSA, Retirement Plan, Life and Long Term disability insurance

    Benefits available after ninety days probationary period:

    Medical, Dental, FSA, Retirement Plan, Life and Long Term disability insurance

    Nível de Proficiência do Idioma

    English, fluent

    English, fluent

    Localização

    Presencial
    Merrimac, MA 01860, USA

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