Social Worker

Overview

• Provide clinical supervision and support to teams within a residential treatment facility for youth aged 12-18.
• Develop and implement transitional and permanency programs to ensure successful community integration for residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address residents' educational, emotional, and social needs effectively.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines while maintaining high standards of care and documentation.
• Oversee discharge planning and family engagement to support positive outcomes post-treatment.
• Participate in clinical and treatment meetings to enhance program effectiveness and resident care.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with local resources and agencies to support residents and families.
• Support staff development through training in therapeutic crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation techniques.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervise transitional coordinators, permanency-family connections specialists, and intake specialists within the residential program.
• Assess and address team competencies and compliance with documentation standards through chart reviews and community visits.
• Coordinate community-based supports and resources for residents and families to ensure successful transitions.
• Lead meetings with community-based programs to enhance family support services and resource accessibility.
• Monitor utilization of transitional funds in compliance with policies to support resident needs.
• Provide direct transitional coordinator services as needed to ensure program continuity.
• Participate in administrative meetings to present updates and enhance program strategies.
• Ensure compliance with OMH regulations and guidelines while maintaining high-quality care standards.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work or related human services field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing direct services to children with emotional disturbances.
• Supervisory or managerial experience in the social services sector is preferred.
• Experience in residential settings and familiarity with therapeutic crisis intervention techniques.
• Strong communication and documentation skills to ensure compliance and effective team collaboration.
• Willingness to travel to families' homes and work one weekend day per week.
• Ability to align with the mission statement and contribute to program enhancement.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records systems is highly desirable.