Clinical Social Worker - Child Trauma Specialist

Alamance County Government•Family Justice Center, NC

About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker coordinates and provides direct services primarily to victims of violence and abuse ages 0–18 and their families. The role coordinates the Family Justice Center’s Camp HOPE Program, a multidisciplinary community response for child victims and families, and helps ensure access to resources and services that support safety, healing, and hope. The position also coordinates child-related programming and outreach, manages child programming, and provides ongoing case management as needed to address violence affecting youth in the community. The role interviews clients to determine appropriate services, helps them navigate Family Justice Center programs, and provides follow-up case management and support. Additional duties include facilitating support groups, conducting focused outreach, and assisting with the oversight of interns and volunteers. This position is grant-funded and subject to the availability of funding. The Family Justice Center is a public/private partnership that provides infrastructure for a coordinated community response to interpersonal violence. Its partner agencies work to address domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and elder abuse through prevention, education, and comprehensive, client-centered services in one location.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related human services field, two years of professional mental health experience, and licensure in a related discipline; OR licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, or Licensed Psychological Associate.
Intermediate Microsoft Office experience, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Prior experience working with a client database.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with child trauma partners to coordinate and provide comprehensive care to child victims and their families.
Coordinate with partners to ensure services and support are accessible and responsive.
Facilitate child-centered programming.
Conduct ongoing case management with families involved in Family Justice Center child programming and services.
Navigate services with clients, including conducting lethality and risk assessments, safety planning, and comprehensive needs assessments.
Develop an individualized navigation plan for each client and provide appropriate referrals to community partners.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Maintain confidential client records.
Conduct focused outreach county-wide to allied professionals working with children and families, including mandatory reporters, as well as families and caregivers.
Assist with training and oversight of volunteers and interns.
Participate in evaluating program effectiveness.
Adhere to Family Justice Center policies, procedures, and best practices.
Perform related duties as required.