Licensed Social Worker - Spartanburg, United States - Birchwood School

Description

Job Responsibilities

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) .

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

Job Purpose:
Under limited supervision, provides quality, timely, and targeted treatment services to clients located in Spartanburg County. Services include screening, assessment, and case management. If currently licensed, must maintain licensure.

Job Responsibilities:Provides treatment services as outlined in the individual treatment plan.

Develops, coordinates, implements, and monitors treatment plans for assigned youths; conducts initial interviews for assessment purposes; discusses treatment plans as needed; develops behavioral contracts with youths and monitors progress.

Provides counseling services. Conducts individual, group, and family counseling which involves complex interpersonal and social dimensions, and provides crisis intervention on an as-needed basis.

Provides crisis management and intervention with walk-ins, court cases, and over-the-phone.

Provides case management. Obtains, coordinates, and ensures continuity of services from other agencies, i.e., mental health, social services, alcohol, and drug abuse, etc.; prepares related and required social work reports, i.e., monthly case summaries, counseling reports, treatment team summaries, behavioral and/or incident reports, etc.

Also attends and participates in pre-court staffings with ISO staff as well as probation officers.

Works closely with the county director to provide optimal services.

Administration duties and requirements.

Presents recommendations based on individual youth's progress and performance; completes clinical service notes for youth seen; submits bi-monthly Rehabilitative Behavioral Health Services billing for Medical Reimbursement; compiles and submits monthly statistics as scheduled; other paperwork as needed.

Attends training necessary to maintain licensure. Attends and participates in various meetings, training programs, or seminars to provide optimum youth services for information exchange and professional growth.

Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in social work from a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body for social work programs or from a social work program whose standards are at least equivalent to the minimum standards required by the nationally recognized accrediting body approved by the Board.

Special Requirements:
Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (Board).

Additional requirements:
Considerable knowledge of supervisory methods/techniques and the ability to integrate/coordinate specialized services with those of other disciplines.

Must be able to stimulate trust and engage clients in problem-solving.

Must communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Must apply social work principles/techniques in client services/treatment.

This position requires an exceptionally flexible individual who is capable of large work output, a high level of tolerance, and the ability to utilize crisis intervention and realistic goal planning. Agency policies and procedures will be provided. Training and supervision will be provided.

This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with juveniles within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to the duties will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

Agency Requirements:
Master's degree in Social Worker from an accredited program and professional experience in human services or social services programs with one year of professional direct clinical experience. Licensed as an LMSW or LISW-CP by SCBSWE.

Note : If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Salary may vary depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates must present documentation of their attainment of a college degree(s) at the time of the interview. Documentation must be either an official or unofficial copy of the college transcript or a Letter of Verification of Degree from the institution's Registrar's Office. If the candidate selected for the position provided an unofficial copy, it must be replaced with an official copy on or before the HR processing date.

Additional Comments

Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.

You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but not limited to, criminal records, driver's license and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached with your application, but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance , which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options , including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program , which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits , including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Do you have a Master's degree in Social Work?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you Licensed as an LMSW or LISW-CP by SCBSWE?

• Yes
• No

03

How did you hear about this position?

• SC Government Website )
• Career Fair
• SC Works
• DJJ Employee
• Other

04

If you answered "DJJ Employee" to the previous question please list employee's name.

05

If you answered "other" to question 4, please tell us how you learned of this position.

06

I understand that SCDJJ will not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with residents, and shall not enlist the services of any contractor who may have contact with residents who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997); has been convicted of engaging in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.

• Yes
• No

07

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is an equal opportunity employer. DJJ does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral or in any other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability or national origin. Any acts you feel are in violation please contact the Office of Human Resources, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice's School District also does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age. The following offices have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the school district's nondiscrimination policies: Title IX - Inspector General's Office - 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC Ph: ; Special Education Office, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC I have read and fully understand DJJ's position concerning the law.

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a valid SC driver's license?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you at least 21 years old?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency

State of South Carolina

Agency

Department of Juvenile Justice

Address

P O Box 21069
4900 Broad River Road, Building 2007
Columbia, South Carolina,

Phone



The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.