Social Worker, The Gengras Center Position Available In Capitol, Connecticut

Social Worker, The Gengras Center University of Saint Joseph – 3.8

West Hartford, CT Job Details Estimated:

$57K – $65.4K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Nutrition School experience Master of Social Work Crisis management Program development Mid-level Master’s degree Classroom experience Social Work 2 years Full Job Description This position supports The Gengras Center by providing the students with individual/small group counseling and/or social skills training as appropriate. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, the social worker oversees the child’s behavior management program by providing consultative services and ongoing communication to the families. The social worker acts as a liaison to the local school representatives and outside service providers, ensuring that all services, including transition are coordinated to meet the students’ needs.

Counseling and Education:

Provide counseling to students, both individually and/or in groups, as stipulated by student Individualized Education Plans. Use formal and informal assessment strategies and instruments to measure present level of behavioral functioning. Leads social skills training and groups both in and out of the classroom. Facilitate independent living skills training, including health, nutrition, conflict resolution, and sex education classes, as appropriate. Serve as a resource for parents and provide parent consultation. Provide parent and family education and training.

Behavior Management Strategies:

Provide behavior management consultation to staff and treatment to students in conjunction with Individualized Education Plans. Assist in the development of individual social narratives, personalized schedules, student contracts and Behavior Intervention Plans. Assist and/or complete data collection, data analysis, FBA, and behavioral rating scales. Provide crisis intervention and counseling. Participate on the emergency response team. Assist in facilitating the hospitalization of students when necessary.

Consultation Services:

Serve as the liaison between the Gengras Center and the student’s family. Serve as a liaison to the local school districts, Department of Children and Families, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Department of Developmental Services, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, psychiatrists, private practitioners, community mental health clinics, and hospital program staff. Coordinate student transitional planning with the Gengras Vocational Department and outside agencies. Assist in reporting suspected child abuse/neglect per Gengras and state policies. Collaboration/Teamwork with

Gengras Staff:

Participate in the referral/intake/placement process, and write the summary for each new student accepted to the program. Participate in transdisciplinary Child Study Team meetings. Collaborate with Gengras Center Behavioral Consultant. Participate in Unit meetings and planning sessions. Provide staff education and training. Coordinate and help facilitate development of community wide special projects and activities that enhance student development. Facilitate meaningful integration activities for students with non-disabled peers. Facilitate and participate actively on school committees. Supervise students in Gengras Center community programs, shows, outings, field trips, and extracurricular activities. Serve as a member of the Planning and Placement Team.

Other Responsibilities:

Facilitate cooperative relationships with the University of Saint Joseph, including supervision of student counseling/social work practicum internships. Provide bus, lunch reinforce, contingency, and other coverage as needed/assigned. Continue to grow professionally by participating in pertinent in-service and professional development workshops. Perform other duties assigned by the Director or Assistant Directors as indicated within the Center’s program development plan. Education & Experience Certified as a school social worker; Master’s degree in Social Work. At least two years experience working with a wide range of special needs students. Knowledge and experience in individual, group, family, and school-based counseling, assessment, consultation, community resources, and crisis management. Knowledge of federal, local, and state mandates regarding special education policies, student rights, procedures, law, and IDEA. Ability to uphold, and adhere to NASW Code of Ethics for school and social work services. Other Qualifications Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, as noted below, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical Requirements The physical requirements and description of the work environment are representative of what an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Activity Approximate Percentage of Time Spent in this Activity (Minimal, Some, Substantial) Bending Some Climbing (e.g. stairs) Some Keyboarding Substantial Kneeling Minimal Lifting (indicate maximum weight) Occasional transfer weight of young adult. Reaching Some Sitting Substantial Standing Substantial Using Telephone Substantial Walking Some Other (please explain): Student Transfer/Lift/Escort. Some. Gengras to provide training on transfer/lift/escort of students; weight up to young adult. Other (please explain): Defending oneself from Student Aggression. Minimal. Gengras Center to provide training. Work Environment (a brief description) Private Special Education School and the campus of University of Saint Joseph.