SOCIAL WORKER - Transitional Housing Program

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION :

The THP+FC Social Worker will be responsible for working with up to 12 nonminor (NMD) dependents and / or a ratio of 1 to 8 pregnant of parenting NMD, significant others, placing agency, and adjunct treatment members to enable the NMD to attain his or her goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING :

• Be knowledgeable of transitional housing programs and resources for transitional aged foster youth.
• Be knowledgeable in the Community Care licensing regulations for THP+FC.
• Conduct a pre-placement appraisal with the placing agency and NMD. Explain the program expectations and complete necessary intake paperwork.
• Following acceptance into the program the social worker will obtain intake information and complete a needs and services plan.
• THP+FC social worker will complete initial an update the needs and services plan / STLP and submit to the supervisor within 10 working days.
• Provide at least weekly consultation to the NMD. Consultation may, but is not limited to discussion of progress towards goals, teaching life skills, teaching parenting skills, public benefits advice, housing advocacy and tenancy training, computer training, transportation assistance, assist in contact with appropriate supportive adults / mentors.
• To provide assistance with managing the NMD’s cash resources, personal property, and valuables
• To provide assistance with maintaining accurate records of the NMD’s bank account, savings, and monthly budget.
• To provide and / or coordinate referrals for additional services, consultants and community resources as needed (i.e. medical, therapy, psychiatric, parenting classes, job training, )
• Document the NMD weekly progress at home, school, and / or work, major incidents, and other significant, collateral contacts.
• Complete special incident reports and any other reports as required by the placing agency.
• Maintain contact with placement worker and inform of any significant events / incidents
• Consult supervisor regarding incidents, significant issues, and possible terminations, and follow-up as directed.
• Meet with supervisor for a minimum of one hour weekly of individual supervision and case consultation.
• Ensure that client files are complete and up-to-date.
• Submit all reports and documentation to supervisor for final approval.
• Facilitate trainings, and support groups as directed by supervisor.
• Provide on-call crisis intervention. Perform the function of duty-worker at the office as requested.
• At all times project a favorable image of Walden Family Services.

20. Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform essential functions.

DISCLAIMER :

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by

employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory

of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is

subject to change by the employer as needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Requirements :

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS :

EMPLOYEE STATUS : Exempt