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Youth & Family Services Social Worker
Career Insights for Family / School / General Social Worker
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$66,220 / year median in North Dakota
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive case management services to youth and families
- Conduct assessments to identify client strengths, needs, and risks, and appropriate interventions.
- Develop individualized service plans and monitor client progress toward identified goals.
- Provide brief, strength-based counseling and supportive interventions within the social work scope of practice.
- Provide crisis intervention and stabilization services for youth and families
- Advocate for youth and families to ensure access to appropriate services and community resources.
- Maintain accurate case documentation, reports, and statistical data.
- Facilitate referrals to community resources and specialty behavior services.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborative case planning.
- Assist with prevention programming, educational presentations, and community outreach activities.
- Maintain confidentiality and practice in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics and ND licensing requirements.
- Participate in a shared rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours crisis response and support. Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited program
- Current ND Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in good standing.
- Valid driver's license, with the ability to travel throughout Mercer County.
- Strong, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing a diverse caseload.
- Must reside in Mercer County. Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
- Knowledge of juvenile justice, school systems, behavioral health, child welfare, or community-based social services.
- Experience providing crisis intervention, case management, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Experience with community outreach, prevention programming, or group facilitation is desirable.