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Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Academic Req: Required - Master's degree in social work with clinical experience in the program, or master's degree in psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science in which direct clinical experience is a program requirement, or a bachelor's degree plus 5 years clinical employment experience. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure.
Certifications: First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention
Work Experience: Required - 2 years related experience and/or training, or 5 years clinical employment experience accompanying a bachelor's degree
Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:
1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
2. Maintain a case load in accordance with agency policies and procedures and licensing and contract standards.
3. Conduct intake interviews and initial child assessments.
4. Participate in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children.
5. Develop, implement, and update child therapeutic plans.
6. Provide counseling, crisis management, evaluations and other clinical functions as assigned.
7. Record relevant clinical data and report clinical information as required.
8. Maintain accurate and current child records and files.
9. Provide data to support staff regarding admission/discharge of children.
10. Facilitate continuity of services for children by the clinical department.
11. Meet predetermined deadlines that allow for timely processing and reunification of unaccompanied alien children.
12. Assist in discharge planning.
13. Maintain on-call schedule for the support of children and staff.
14. Maintain current knowledge of community resources.
15. Communicate effectively with referral sources and providers.
16. Participate in scheduled meetings and participate in team decisions and operations.
17. Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs and activities that promote professional growth and development.
18. Prepare and maintain assigned reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures and applicable licensing and contract standards.
19. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor.
20. Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
21. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
22. Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Prepare goal-oriented psychosocial diagnostic assessments, service plans and progress reports.
2. Facilitate or co-facilitate a minimum of two children's groups weekly on specific topics and issues.
3. Provide case consultations, weekly one-to-one counseling and/or crisis intervention for children, and biweekly family counseling for each family represented.
4. Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.
5. Foster Care Programs - Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.
Requirements:
1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
4. Demonstrate skills in:
a. Group, individual, and family therapy
b. A range of treatment modalities
5. Demonstrate the ability to:
a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
c. Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
d. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
e. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
f. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.
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EEO Statement
In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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