Shelter Social Worker

Children's Home Society of WV is hiring a full-time Social Worker or Case Manager at our Kathleen and John Faltis Child Shelter in Summersville, WV.

Position Goal: To provide and procure treatment and concrete services to youth in the agency's emergency shelter program. These services are to ensure a successful transition to a permanent placement; preserve and strengthen families; and provide for the ongoing care, safety, and supervision of the youth the shelter serves.

What you will be doing:

• Screen referrals and assess the appropriateness of the service for children and youth.
• Assess client behaviors, strengths, needs, etc., apply crisis intervention skills, and instruct direct care staff in appropriate intervention and implementation of services.
• Complete on schedule all assessments, treatment plans, and individual program plans with children and youth, plus all other required documentation, and ensure the appropriate implementation of each.
• Set specific and attainable goals, which are relevant to children and youth. Communicate and document progress.
• Provide individual supportive counseling sessions and complete documentation.
• Provide meaningful observation of children, youth, and their families.
• Ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and grammatical construction of all reports and correspondence.
• Develop helping relationships with children and youth to facilitate learning and nurturing, and to develop hope and motivation.
• Communicate effectively with and coordinate services with other providers for the best interest of the youth.
• Schedule and manage visitation for youth and their families.
• Advocate for children, youth, and their families.
• Attend court hearings and be prepared to testify in the best interest of the youth.
• Act as a key worker and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Transport youth when needed.
• Maintain regular contact with local agencies (WV DoHS, Mental Health, Board of Education, schools, etc.) to discuss treatment plans and behavioral assessments.
• Be consistently available for consultation and support.
• Provide direct services to children and youth.
• Report all incidents of abuse and/or neglect.

What you will bring to the table:

• Passion and determination.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented spirit.
• Willingness to pursue growth and learning.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships.
• Desire to make a positive impact on the life of a child.

What you will need:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field; social work license or eligibility preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children, youth, and families.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage.
• Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Availability for periodic on-call support.
• Ability to understand and support the values of family-centered services, which include: committing to family stability, developing skills in assessing risk to children to ensure safety, and working with children and families who may not want the service.
• Willingness to comply with professional standards as specified by the NASW Code of Ethics.

* Salary determined by level of education, licensure, and professional experience

Children's Home Society of WV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.