Licensed Masters Social Worker - LMSW

Arrowhead West Inc•Dodge City, KS

46d•$55,000 - $60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time, year-round position based out of Dodge City, Kansas, with travel to surrounding counties. The role involves developing and implementing individualized programs, including case management for children enrolled in Infant Toddler Services. The Social Worker will serve on a multi-disciplinary team, provide comprehensive support to families, assist in identifying and referring to needed services, and maintain accurate records. A key responsibility is coordinating the development and implementation of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) within specified timeframes, including six-month reviews and annual evaluations. The position also involves providing developmental supports using a primary coaching model in the child's natural environment, designing learning activities, and participating in child-find activities. The Social Worker will conduct evaluations and ongoing assessments, serve as a representative on the local interagency coordinating council, and facilitate transition plans to Part B special education programs. Follow-along visits for dismissed or referred children are also required. The role may involve interpreting and making recommendations to the Infant Toddler Services Manager.

Requirements

Masters in Social Work
Experience in a special education setting or working with Infants and Toddlers.
Ability to work well with other professionals.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of parents or employees of organization.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Current Kansas license issued by the BSRB at the Masters level.
Valid driver’s license (safe driving record, Department of Motor Vehicle check).
Ability to drive car.
Position requires travel within assigned area.

Nice To Haves

Qualified individual who is bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Development and implementation of individualized programs, including case management for children enrolled in Infant Toddler Services.
Serving on a multi-disciplinary team.
Providing comprehensive and integrated support as outlined in the Part C Program Manual for Infants/Toddlers in Kansas.
Assisting families in identifying available services needed and referral process, including coordination with medical and health providers.
Maintaining accurate records, data logs, daily sheets, and Medicaid billings of children on assigned caseload.
Maintaining case files and serving on case record review committee.
Serving as a Family Service Coordinator for assigned families requesting services.
Coordinating the development and implementation of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) for children on caseload within the 45-calendar day time period from receipt of referral for the initial evaluation.
Responsible for six-month reviews of the IFSP and coordinating annual evaluations.
Providing developmental supports for eligible children from birth to age three in the family’s natural environments and daily routines by using a primary coaching model.
Helping design the learning environment and activities that promote the child’s acquisition of skills in a variety of developmental areas.
Providing families with information, appropriate referrals, skills and support related to enhancing the developmental skills and wellness of the child.
Participating in child-find activities with other community agencies as assigned and referring identified children for an evaluation as soon as possible, but no more than seven days after the child was identified.
Conducting evaluations and ongoing assessment in all the areas of development for children enrolled in Infant Toddler Services.
Serving as AWI representative on the local interagency coordinating council (LICC) as assigned.
Facilitating the development of a transition plan to Part B special education programs at least 90 calendar days before the child’s third birthday.
Ensuring that follow-along visits are conducted for children dismissed or referred from Infant Toddler Services.
May serve as an interpreter for Infant Toddler Services and CDDO families.
Making recommendations to the Infant Toddler Services Manager regarding problems, needs, or opportunities related to the provision of infant-toddler services.
Performing other functions as assigned by the Infant Toddler Services Manager.