Foster Care Social Worker/Case Manager

Social Worker/Case Manager (LSWA, LCSW, or LICSW)

The Shared Living Collaborative is a unique human service agency providing an array of Therapeutic Supports to Children and Youth in Foster Care and Adults with disabilities in the Merrimack Valley. This position is a full time position with the foster care side of the agency. The Social Worker/Case Manager will be responsible for a caseload of up to 8 children and youth residing in foster care. Provide support to other case managers with therapeutic strategies to meet the youths needs. Provide staffing supports to foster parents as needed. Participate in weekly staff meetings. Flexible schedule, on call responsibilities, and must have a minimum of a LSWA and 2 years experience as a case manager.

Description:

Provide holistic, individualized, and effective Case Management supports to youth residing in the agencys Comprehensive Foster Care Program Assist with the intake and transition process for youth referred to the Program Assist in working towards creating permanency for youths supported Develop, follow, and implement all safety guidelines, procedures and assessment results to ensure that youths health, personal, safety needs are met at all times Work collaboratively with the agencys nurse to ensure that youths medical/dental/psychiatric needs are met at all times Assist in the development of child specific treatment objectives based on DCF Service Plan goals Coordinate and facilitate evidence based therapeutic supports and skill building activities to assist youth in overcoming challenges. Assist in trauma screenings, referrals for evaluations and therapy, and in establishing and implementing child specific trauma informed approaches . Assist in the development and implementation of Positive Behavior interventions and plans Facilitate the implementation of established child specific supports such as sensory diet and activities, speech and language exercises, etc. Work collaboratively with the Family Resource Staff in providing guidance, training, and supervision to Foster Parents and support staff Visit with youths and Foster Parents at least once a week, assist with appointments as needed, provides therapeutic direct care supports Participate in meetings such as Foster Care Reviews and Treatment Plan meetings as needed Function as a liaison to DCF/DMH Social Workers and collaterals Maintain required documentation/records and ensure compliance with all EEC, DMH, and DCF regulations, policies, contracting and reporting requirements and guidelines. Assist youth in the development and implementation of life skills and related tasks and in becoming as self- sufficient as possible ( including vocational training and employment activities) without compromising safety Assist youth on the development of personal and social skills. Provide crisis intervention when necessary and appropriate. Assist in collaborating with Permanent Resources on skill development related to parenting and therapeutic supports Work collaboratively with the Educational Advocate and Foster Parents to ensure that youths educational needs are met Promote a healthy life style and assist with the development and access of meaningful community based recreational and therapeutic activities. Assist in planning and facilitating therapeutic agency activities i.e. groups, classes, outings, etc. Assist facilitating the application process for youths transitioning to Adult Services Promotes and teaches human rights and self- advocacy skills. Assist in facilitation of discharge and after care activities Participate in on call responsibilities/rotation Be available to work afternoons and evenings and one weekend day.

Education:

Minimum requirements Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field, and must have a valid LSWA, LCSW, or LICSW Social Work License or be eligible for licensesure within 6 months of hire.