KENNEDY-DONOVAN CENTER INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Position:

Social Worker

 

Status:

Full or Part time, Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Program Director

 

Benefits:

Eligible

Supervises:

N/A

 

 

Location:

New Bedford EI

 

Position Description: As a member of the Early Intervention and Early Intervention Partnerships Maternal Child Health Team, the Social Worker, provides assessments, service coordination, and referral for issues related to the developmental ans psychosocial needs of each family and child.

 

 

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree and at least an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registry for Social Work, or equivalent degree in psychology, or current licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
  • Knowledge of child growth and development.
  • Knowledge of family systems theory, methods of anticipatory guidance, and counseling techniques.
  • Home visiting and supervisory experience
  • Able to meet required competency level in Microsoft Office Software.
  • Must have a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License, registration and safe driving record.
  • Bilingual/bicultural preferred.

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to meet with families and/or individuals within their homes.
  • Ability to sit for extended time periods.
  • Frequent phone use required.
  • Ability to use a computer.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Participate as a member of the Early Intervention and EI Partnership Team in program planning and delivery of services.
  • Provides assistance and consultation to program staff
  • Participates in ongoing evaluations of children and families when needed and contributes to the development of the Family Care Plan and Individualized Family Service Plan.
  • Consults with team members on case management and referral services for families, including psychosocial child and family assessments, parent training and support.
  • Facilitates staff, team meetings, group and individual supervision.
  • Completes and maintains documentation as required by KDC and all applicable funding or regulatory agencies.
  • Demonstrates ability to form trusting, non-judgmental and supportive relationships with new parents, their children and other family members.
  • Demonstrates respect for diverse family structures, practices, and beliefs, particularly related to health and parenting.
  • Performs other job-related responsibilities as assigned.
  • Assists in outreach and program fund-raising activities.

 

Submit Resumes to: Tammy Wunschel - tammy_wunschel@kdc.org  

Kennedy-Donovan Center Early Intervention Program

389 County Street

New Bedford, MA 02740

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer