Job Description
This social work position job duties include the following as assigned by supervisor/program administrator provides placement and adoption services for children (ages 0 - 18) that are in the legal custody of the Vance County Dept. of Social Services, provides Foster Care placement services for children (ages 14 - 21), LINKS services to teens ages 14-18 and extended foster care services to young adults ages 18-21. The social worker in this position will demonstrate knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work and community problems. Be knowledgeable of a wide range of behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment. Ensure that services provided follow State, and Federal policies governing Foster Care/Placement, Adoption Services, LINKS Services and 18-21 program for Young Adults. Demonstrate an ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. This social worker will also, perform On-Call duties during after- hours and weekends when the agency is closed, and Disaster Duty as needed. This position as well as all other SW III positions are expected to and required to work overtime as needed, outside of the normal work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Directly affects clients, their families, foster homes, adoptive parents, depending on caseload. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KSA -
Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. In certain settings, considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client"s problems. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.
Minimum Training and Experience Requirements - Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience. Job Advertisement
This position is eligible for a Hiring Bonus to be paid as follows:
$500 First paycheck after 30 days of employment
$500 Paycheck after six months of employment
$1,500 Paycheck after one year of employment
$2,500 Paycheck after 24 months of employment
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This social work position job duties include the following as assigned by supervisor/program administrator provides placement and adoption services for children (ages 0 - 18) that are in the legal custody of the Vance County Dept. of Social Services, provides Foster Care placement services for children (ages 14 - 21), LINKS services to teens ages 14-18 and extended foster care services to young adults ages 18-21. The social worker in this position will demonstrate knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work and community problems. Be knowledgeable of a wide range of behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment. Ensure that services provided follow State, and Federal policies governing Foster Care/Placement, Adoption Services, LINKS Services and 18-21 program for Young Adults. Demonstrate an ability to express ideas clearly, concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. This social worker will also, perform On-Call duties during after- hours and weekends when the agency is closed, and Disaster Duty as needed. This position as well as all other SW III positions are expected to and required to work overtime as needed, outside of the normal work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Directly affects clients, their families, foster homes, adoptive parents, depending on caseload. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KSA -
Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial problems and their treatment theory. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, governmental and private organizations, and resources in the community, laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General knowledge of the methods and principles of casework supervision and training. In certain settings, considerable knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and their treatment as they relate to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical or psychological diagnosis. Skill in establishing rapport with a client and in applying techniques or assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client"s problems. Ability to supervise, train, or instruct lower-level social workers, students, or interns in the program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of case load and their families, as well as civic, legal, medical, social, and religious organizations. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.
Minimum Training and Experience Requirements - Master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work; Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and completion of the Child Welfare Collaborative (Child Welfare positions only); Bachelor's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work and one year directly related experience; Master's degree in a human services field and one year of directly related experience; Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university and two years directly related experience; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of directly related experience. Job Advertisement
This position is eligible for a Hiring Bonus to be paid as follows:
$500 First paycheck after 30 days of employment
$500 Paycheck after six months of employment
$1,500 Paycheck after one year of employment
$2,500 Paycheck after 24 months of employment
Please Note :
www.bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.