LCSW

LCSW

This position's vision is to foster independence, integration, individualization and productivity while enhancing the quality of lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his/her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science in particular applied behavior analysis and to assist each individual with identifying and realizing his/her own goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Master’s Degree in Social Work from a nationally accredited college or university.
• Willingness to complete Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) training modules in a timely manner. Three-tiered training modules includes knowledge of the terminology of the science of the Applied Behavior Analysis, fast and accurate presentation and consecution of instruction, analysis of individual student data.
• An ability and willingness to provide direct counseling sessions and services to students with disabilities and clinical supervision for adults with disabilities.
• Sensitivity to the communication, academic and social needs of individuals with developmental disabilities at all levels of independence.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Directly accountable to the Day Habilitation Coordinator and Residential Coordinators.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Day Hab/Residential Program

• Conduct observations of program participants and meet with staff to develop appropriate social goals and programming.
• Provide support and resources to BIS and other program staff related to challenging behavior.
• In conjunction with BIS staff, conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and create, review, and approve Behavior Support Plans that include restrictive interventions.
• Participate in Human Rights Committee
• Communicate regularly with House Managers, day hab and IRA staff and family members as needed.
• Collaborate across disciplines to facilitate successful implementation of behavior modification and coping strategies.
• Conduct various assessments as required by OPWDD, including sexuality consent, assessment of effect of psychological abuse, and false reporting.
• In conjunction with BIS staff, train OPWDD staff on BSP’s, Level of Supervision, sexuality consent, and other areas as assigned.
• Participate in Life Plan meetings and other team meetings as needed.
• Allow schedule flexibility to change hours to accommodate IRA visits.
• Provide USO for all HFI LMSW’s

General Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Ensures the safety and welfare of students and adults with disabilities.
• Follows all Agency policies and procedures and adheres to Agency mission statement.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Responsibilities

• Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during work hours
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must possess sight and hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses

to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met

• Must function independently, have personal integrity, be flexible and able to work

effectively with other personnel

• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability