THP PLUS SOCIAL WORKER

WALDEN FAMILY SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: THP PLUSSocial Worker

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Social Worker will be responsible for working with the child, resource family, biological family, significant others, placing agency, and adjunct treatment persons to enable the child to attain his or her treatment goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Be knowledgeable of transitional housing programs and resources for transitional aged former foster youth.
• Conduct a pre-placement appraisal with the placing agency and youth. 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 PLUS 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 youth. 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 youth ’s cash resources, personal property , and valuables
• To provide assistance with maintaining accurate records of the youth’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 youth’s 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.
• 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is also regularly required to sit, stand, walk and bend; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel and crouch or crawl.
• Frequent travel is required for this position.
• Employee frequently performs computer work.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate MUST have a MASTER'S degree in social work or a closely related field, as defined in the State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing regulations.
• Must possess valid California Driver’s License and have a good driving record.
• Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearances from the Department of Justice.
• Must meet all requirements set by Community Care Licensing pertaining to the hiring of employees by a licensed community care facility.