Social Service Worker | IDD/ADD Services

Valley Behavioral Health•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Social Service Worker (SSW) provides therapeutic behavior management and other services within the scope of licensure to support excellent client care and regulatory compliance. At the Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning, the role supports children with autism and their families through compassionate, relationship-centered care focused on safety, growth, and long-term success. Work includes therapeutic support, skill-building, behavior management, and collaboration to help children develop coping, communication, social, and daily living skills in a structured, supportive environment. The SSW works closely with interdisciplinary teams and families to promote consistent care and meaningful progress. The position works under the general direction of a licensed therapist. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pay starts at $23.00 per hour and is calculated based on years of licensed working experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social services.
SSW license in the state of practice.
CPR certification after hire.
Valley de-escalation certification after hire.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic behavioral management, supportive counseling, and manualized interventions in individual and group settings.
Assist with gathering information for psychosocial assessments and care plans.
Collaborate with the therapist to develop and review safety/crisis plans, care plans, and OQs, and monitor progress.
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and recommend interventions that support established treatment goals and objectives when appropriate.
Follow agency documentation policies for all phases of treatment, including assessments, care plans, treatment transitions, discharge plans, and client care.
Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams on clinical aspects of treatment.
Adhere to ethical and legal standards established by certification requirements and state regulations.
Meet direct care expectations.
Participate in ongoing professional development activities required for licensure, certification, and/or agency requirements.

Benefits

Tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses.
On-demand access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
15 days of accrued paid time off annually, increasing by one day with each year of service.
10 paid holidays.
2 wellness days.
Paid parental leave.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for eligible team members working at least 30 hours per week, plus voluntary insurance options.
Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members.
Medical expense reimbursement through the Garner HRA, up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families.
Health Savings Account option with company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families, depending on medical plan selection.
401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions and a company match of up to 6% of annual salary.
Tuition reimbursement.
New licensure reimbursement.
Paid training and conference attendance.
Continuing education reimbursement and paid time for continuing education.