Early Intervention Social Worker (Contract)

MARC CHILDRENS SERVICES; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Part-time contract

Meaningful work

Supportive team

Job summary

The Arc Alliance is seeking an Early Intervention Social Worker on a flexible, part-time contract basis to support families in Montgomery and Chester Counties, PA.

In this role you will coach caregivers, complete session notes per EI regulations, and help families access community resources while navigating multiple agencies. Travel within the counties may be required, and state-mandated trainings are provided.

Qualifications

• Very young children experience required.
• Current Pennsylvania Social Work License required.
• Strong organization and communication skills required.
• Knowledge of welfare/benefit sources and related agencies desirable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and foster supportive relationships between clients and The Arc Alliance and its affiliated agencies.
• Provide coaching within activities and routines of daily living for caregivers.
• Complete session notes per EI regulations detailing progress and next steps.
• Complete 24 hours of required state trainings for EI regulations.
• Assist families by helping navigate available resources and services.
• Travel within Montgomery, Berks and Chester Counties as needed.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Empathy

Education

Pennsylvania Social Work License

Job description

Early Intervention Social Worker - Contract Montgomery and Chester Counties, PA Flexible, Community-Based RoleWhy Join Us? Flexible, part-time contract schedule Meaningful, family-centered work Supportive team environment Opportunity to make a lasting impact during early developmental yearsJob DutiesHelps facilitate and foster effective and supportive relationships between individuals receiving services and The Arc Alliance and its affiliated agencies promoting the agency vision and missionProvides coaching within the activities and routines of daily living with the caregiver;Completes session notes established by the state that depicts progress, ideas to practice and a description of what was done during the session;Completes 24 hours of training required by the state (this includes the mandatory trainings as listed in the EI regulations);Assists families by empowering them to facilitate resources available to their family;Support families with developing coping strategies for recent diagnosis of child. Provide support for stress and grieving families;Assist parents and families with maneuvering their way through each of the other agencies and systems, while empowering them to advocate for the needs of their child. Examples include medical assistance, nursing, and other medical supports, behavioral health services, financial resources, recreational activities, daycares, respite care, housing, food and clothing, and other resources as needed.Physical Requirements: Frequent communications, (verbal and written), using and understanding testing tools specific to early intervention, frequent sitting, standing and ability to maneuver equipment, visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.Minimum one year of experience with very young children and must have a current Pennsylvania Social Work License. Candidate must possess organization, follow through and communication skills. Knowledge of current welfare, social security and other benefit sources shall be required as well as an acquaintance with all other agencies and their relation to programs and families.Additional Requirements:FBI, Criminal History, and Child Abuse Clearances (at hire and maintained)Valid PA Driver’s License and reliable transportationCurrent automobile insurance (recommended limits: $100,000/$300,000 liability; $100,000 property damage)Ability to travel within Montgomery, Berks, and Chester CountiesAnnual 3-year driving record check