Bilingual Clinician MSW MHC

Child Welfare Services  at WIHD seeks a part-time bi-lingual clinician / MSW / MHC (21 hours per week) to join Project IMPACT, an innovative, research-based program that provides in-home training and support to adults with an intellectual disability or history of significant learning disabilities whose children are at risk of foster care placement. Services are based on a curriculum that emphasizes in-vivo  learning and modeling of over 21 parenting skills, including home safety, problem solving, and parent advocacy. Clinicians are assigned a small number of families so that there is opportunity to provide an intensive level of services. The Clinician / Social Worker must be available to schedule appointments during weekday daytime hours and available to travel to homes in Westchester County.

The Bilingual Clinician / Social Worker / Mental Health Counselor position is eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short and long term disability and 403B employer contribution.

The Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD)  provides a positive working environment that promotes employee safety, growth and goal attainment. Our benefit package is generous and provides options to meet the needs of each employee. We offer flexible work schedules for many positions providing a setting with a desirable work-life balance. WIHD is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, serving over 10,000 children and adults with disabilities and special health care needs and their families living in Westchester County and the lower Hudson Valley regions. In fulfilling this mission, WIHD emphasizes programs and services that can best reach unserved and underserved populations. For almost 30 years, WIHD has partnered with the Westchester County Department of Social Services to deliver a continuum of services to children and families involved with the child welfare system.

Qualifications :

• Master’s in Social Work; Licensed preferred.
• Minimum of 2 year's experience in providing parenting / family training services
• Familiar with the child welfare and disability systems.
• Car & driver’s license required.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish-speaking). Multicultural candidates encouraged to apply.

WIHD is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values respect, fairness, and equal opportunity. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, experience, and business needs. We comply with all applicable laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

Compensation details : 30-35 Hourly Wage

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