SOCIAL WORKER - SOC WKR

The Children's Center of Hamden Inc
Hamden, CT, United States
Full-time

Description

The School Social worker will be responsible for clinical services and general case management within the context of a treatment team for youth and families served by The Children’s Center of Hamden.

The School Social Worker will provide leadership and guidance related to clinical interventions and services to remove non-academic barriers to learning in the school setting.

In this position, the School Social Worker will maintain a case load and provide clinical support and crisis intervention.

The School Social Worker will be the liaison with School Districts, outside agencies and personnel, DCF, hospitals, insurance / managed care, the legal system, private consultants, etc.

The School Social Worker will be accountable to the Vice President of Education or designee of the Whitney Hall School. The School Social Worker is part of a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for providing information, strategies, and a clinical perspective, along with promoting teamwork in the treatment of youth.

Hours / Schedule

Monday - Friday - 7 : 45 AM to 3 : 45 PM

B enefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our employees. Our benefits include :

Health Insurance : We provide a range of health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, to ensure our employees and their families have access to quality healthcare.

We also offer 100%. Employer paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance and LD&D.

  • Retirement Savings : We offer a competitive retirement savings plan, including employer contributions, to help our employees plan for their future and achieve their long-term financial goals.
  • Paid Time Off : We believe in the importance of work-life balance, which is why we offer generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, personal and 13 paid holidays.
  • Professional Development : We invest in the growth and development of our employees through ongoing training and professional development opportunities, to help them reach their full potential and advance in their careers.
  • Wellness Programs : We promote a culture of wellness and support our employees' physical and mental well-being through our On-Agency wellness center and other resources to help them thrive both inside and outside of the workplace.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : We provide access to confidential counseling and support services through our Employee Assistance Program to assist our employees with personal or work-related challenges they may face.

Education and Experience

Masters in Social Work with Connecticut (SDE) Certification as a School Social Worker (Endorsement #071), required.

A license in Clinical Social Work is preferred. Bilingual preferred.

Working knowledge of diagnostics, child development, mental health, substance abuse.

Familiarity or previous experience with trauma informed practices. Ability to engage clients in a therapeutic relationship.

Ability to design and implement therapeutic interventions to promote positive change.

Ability to work with adolescents and their families.

Ability to work well independently within a treatment team philosophy. Good verbal and written communication skills.

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