Social Worker LMSW/Social Services

$5,000 Hiring Bonus - FULL-TIME/YEAR-ROUND POSITION BASED OUT OF PRATT, KANSAS WITH TRAVEL TO SURROUNDING COUNTIES

Social Worker/Social Services Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for developing and implementing individualized programs, including case management for children enrolled in Infant Toddler Services.

Serves on a multi-disciplinary team. Provides comprehensive and integrated support. Assists families in identifying needed services and the referral process, including coordination with medical and health providers.

Maintains accurate records, data logs, daily sheets, and Medicaid billings of children on assigned caseload in accordance with agency policy. Maintains case files and serves on the case record review committee.

Serves as a Family Service Coordinator for assigned families requesting services.

Coordinates the development and implementation of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) for children on caseload, and six-month reviews of the IFSP, and coordinates annual evaluations.

Provides developmental supports for eligible children from birth to age three in the familys natural environments and daily routines by using a primary coaching model.

Helps design the learning environment and activities that promote the childs acquisition of skills in various developmental areas. Provides families with information, appropriate referrals, skills, and support related to enhancing the developmental skills and wellness of the child.

Participates in child-find activities with other community agencies as assigned and will refer identified children for an evaluation.

Conducts evaluations and ongoing assessments in all areas of development for children enrolled in Infant Toddler Services.

Facilitates the development of a transition plan for Part B special education programs at least 90 calendar days before the childs third birthday.

Ensures that follow-along visits are conducted for children dismissed or referred from Infant Toddler Services.

Makes recommendations to the Infant Toddler Services Manager regarding problems, needs, or opportunities related to the provision of infant-toddler services.

Performs other functions as assigned by the Infant Toddler Services Manager.

Social Worker/Social Services Employment Standards:

General Requirements: The individual must be able to communicate effectively in English, including reading and writing in English. Preference may be given to a qualified individual who is bilingual in Spanish.

Education and Training: Master's in Social Work and experience in a special education setting or working with Infants and Toddlers.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current Kansas license issued by the BSRB at the Master's level. Valid drivers license

Position requires travel within the assigned area.

Work Environment: Services are provided in the childs natural environment.

Salary Range: Determined by the local Special Education Cooperatives salary schedule.

Exempt (professional) position

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