Clinician/Social Worker II-Mercer, NJ Position Available In Mercer, New Jersey

Position:

Clinician

• Therapeutic Visitation Specialist/Social Worker IIReports to:

Program AdministratorPrograms:

Supportive Visitation ServicesLocation:

Hybrid:

In office at 635 South Clinton Ave., Trenton, NJ 08611 and work from home.

Regions Covered:

MercerHours:

35 Hours per Week

• This position requires that staff be available days and evenings

Salary:

$70,000.00

• $75,000.

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Bilingual Salary:

$73,500.00

• $78,750.

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Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or other related area.

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year of work experience with children and families, particularly families involved with the child welfare system and/or affected by trauma. Experience working with diverse populations.

License:

Valid professional license (LPC, LAC, LSW, LCSW). May be in process of obtaining licensure. Must possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey.

• Clinical supervision is provided.
• Ongoing advanced trainings are provided
• Professional development opportunities available.

ABOUT SUPPORTIVE VISTATION SERVICES

(SVS): Parent-child visitation services for CP&P

• involved families with children in out-of-home placement to maintain and strengthen familial interactions and facilitate permanency.

Services are provided in the least restrictive setting that maintains safety along a continuum of supervision based on family need. Core activities include ongoing assessment, visitation, aftercare (post-reunification support), transportation and documentation.

DESCRIPTION

Responsible for supporting parent-child visitation for families in their homes or communities who require therapeutic intervention; completing initial intake assessments, assessment tools, and visitation plans; documenting visits and completing reports; facilitating parent debriefings before and after visits and visitation planning meetings; transporting children and/or parents; communicating with children, parents, relatives, resource parents, DCP&P, and/or other stakeholders by phone and in person; attending various meetings and trainings; and assessing families’ service needs and linking them to appropriate community providers.

With an agency provided vehicle, the Social Work will transport children and/or stakeholders when needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

EngagingInitiates and maintains ongoing communication with families in a culturally sensitive manner utilizing a family’s preferred language taking into consideration a family’s faith and culture. Schedules and conducts visits in the least-restrictive, most home-like location while ensuring the safety of the children.

AssessingUses a process to gather information which includes reviewing collateral information and inquiring about family’s natural supports; completes required assessment tools including but not limited to bio-psychological assessments, Rose Wentz Matrix and SVS Caregiver Surveys and documents contacts with families in agency’s progress notes and DCP&P contact sheets.

Active ListeningCreates an environment that empowers family members, including parents, children, and caregivers to communicate their goals and needs.

TeamingAdvocates for parents/families as necessary and supports them in advocating for themselves. Links the family to community resources and formal and informal supports and coordinates with DCP&P, sharing relevant information with DCP&P staff, other providers, and supports. Facilitates visit planning meetings and participates in other relevant meetings.

This is a CWA Local 1040 positionThe Children’s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.