Social Worker

EASTER SEALS SOUTH FLORIDA INC•Brownsville, FL

About The Position

Provide oversight and compliance to Family Services Component and coordination of all social service activities at the center. Serves as a family advocate, and liaison between family/client and community services and a support system for families within the child development center, and the community in accordance with Head Start/EHS requirements.

Requirements

Associate of Art degree in social work or related field preferred. At minimum, credential or certification in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field.
A minimum of one year related experience working in social services setting.
45 DCF hours preferred.
Bilingual required. (English/Spanish)
Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written, with diverse (educational background, cultural, race and ethnic) groups or individuals.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Working knowledge of services to infants / young children with special needs and their families.
Meet qualifications as established by the Florida Department of Children and Families, Early Head Start and Head Start.
Ability to work under pressure, maintain accuracy and meet deadlines.
Ability to work with staff, participants and the public in a professional and concerned manner.
Successful completion of background process which includes: Local background check, Level 2 clearance (FBI, FDLE), clear TB test, medical clearance, drug test and reference checks.

Responsibilities

Provide full case management services to support children and their families.
Coordinate and schedule appointments for intake interviews with parent.
Responsible for processing folders for intake and termination of children to include complete USDA Food Program Application with all required signatures and information.
Register eligible children according to funding source procedures.
Keeps records and maintains reports.
Ensure referrals are submitted on a timely basis and ensure appropriate follow up with successful completion.
Participate in Multi-disciplinary evaluations.
Provide primary service coordination of children enrolled in program.
Conduct psychosocial assessments of new children and families entering into the program.
Coordinate and conduct home visits.
Runs and analyses database reports to ensure compliance, monthly or more often as needed.
Reviews client files and database entries for accuracy and timeliness.
Serve as an advocate and continuous point of contact for the children, family and other appropriate parties.
Design and implement a parent and community involvement program.
Provide information, referral and follow up services to all of the children and families being served at the Center.
Ensures compliance with Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance criteria
Assists in maintaining waiting list equivalent to 20% of total program enrollment.
Attend all Family Support Program and transition meetings.
Conduct staffing and reassessments.
Consult and follow up with other professionals involved in the treatment of the children.
Monitor family services, family records and provide direct family services through case management or counseling; as needed.
Maintain necessary records and reports; submit documentation in accordance with agency and contract requirements.
Maintain integrity of ChildPlus data system with current information at all times.
Ensure that child’s demographic and enrollment data is entered into the appropriate data integrity system(s).
Prepare all required monthly reports, timely.
Plan, develop, implement and conduct on-going monitoring and self-assessment program in accordance with program regulations and guidelines.
Analyze and interprets self-assessment/monitoring results; informs program management of non-compliance issues and develops strategic plan to address areas of non-compliance.
Prepares findings for Head Start/Early Head Start director.
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners.
Attend in-service training, supervision and meetings as required.
Other related duties as necessary to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of Easter Seals South Florida as a whole.
Ensure the safety of all staff, volunteers, visitors and individuals receiving services at Easter Seals.
Act in compliance with Medical and Non-Medical Emergency Procedures.
Assist individuals in evacuating building during emergency situations to include but not limited to: fire drills and external disaster drills. Specific duties to be assigned by immediate supervisor.
Assume assigned responsibility for non-clinical duties during disaster and/or drills including but not limited to safety of files/office areas, closure of doors.
Work a flexible schedule as required.