Find & Apply For Social / Human Services Specialist Jobs in West Point, Mississippi

Requirements:

Master's Degree in social work or related field with experience; Master Level Social Worker and eligible for licensure; Two to five years' experience providing therapy for children/youth/adults; Valid driver's license

ADA Responsibilities:

Extensive use of computer screen-time; Sitting for long periods of time; Minimal lifting of 20-30 lbs; Climbing stairs/ladder for storage and activities; Driving agency vehicles locally and statewide

Responsibilities:

1. Provide therapeutic services for shelter programs and Basic Center Program (BCP) to ensure compliance with licensure guidelines and federal grant objectives; Research and coordinate efforts relating to evidence-based services for clients; assist with semi-annual federal grant programmatic and data quality reports. 2. Provide individual, group, and family therapy for shelter residents and BCP families; Utilize evidence-based practices and Positive Youth Development model in all counseling sessions; Complete appropriate documentation of sessions; Correspond with placing agency representative and/or family as necessary. 3. Assists with reviewing intake information, soliciting information to determine eligibility, and arrange placements for emergency shelter, overnight respite and BCP services. 4. Engage with direct-care staff to assess behaviors, needs, and referrals for shelter clients; Select and administer appropriate clinical assessments that would aid in referrals for long-term placements and/or additional services; Make appropriate referrals for services; participates with weekly Shelter staffing/case presentation. 5. Complete psychosocial assessments and treatment plans for each shelter client; Coordinate designated meeting within time frame (72hrs,14 days,28 days) with child, placing agency, and family; Monitor/update treatment plan as services/needs are determined; Provide documentation to CPS of Family Team Meeting Services; Develop discharge planning process with child and CPS worker. 6. Act as liaison for educational support; Assess/schedule medical/dental/vision screenings and appointments; Provide community referrals for additional services based on identified needs; Participate with weekly RHY staffing; Conduct follow-up and after-care services for each BCP client 7. Prepare and maintain records, reports, and forms; Maintain client files regarding therapy; BCP client files, grant reporting and evaluation of services; Complete data entry of services within HMIS computer data systems for BCP residential and non-residential clients; Complete data entry for Safe Place Services; Perform other administrative tasks required. 8. Complete data entry for Safe Place Services with assistance of interns when available. Assists with quarterly newsletter and social media program highlights; Assist with recruiting, managing, and training local Safe Place sites. 9. Must maintain and promote good agency relations; Work directly with volunteers; Provide professional guidance and involvement with student interns as required 10. with other Sally Kate Winters Family Services activities as needed 11. Assist with on-call rotation schedule for the emergency shelter, overnight respite, and BCP services. Ensure positive shelter environment and teamwork support.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person