Social Worker, Mental Health

Posting Number

S06118P

Full-time

Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $49,600.

Monthly

The Social Worker I position works in the Youth Prevention (YP) program at the
Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies ( CARS ) as a Prevention Specialist. This
position works with at-risk youth from grades 1-12 in local schools and other
community sites. The Prevention Specialist facilitates groups with students,
hosts interactive educational activities about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
( ATOD ), and conducts outreach events. There is also education for adults and
managing tables at fairs.

• Delivers assigned prevention / intervention programs with quality and fidelity.
• Develops replicable models for non-curriculum-based activities, such as alternative activities or ATOD education.
• Supervises assigned interns as Field Supervisor or Task Manager to ensure compliance with YP program and School of Social Work Field Office requirements.
• Gathers accurate information and submits programmatic reports within required time frames.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the YP programs, CARS operations and School of Social Work.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• Licensed Masters Social Worker.
• Two (2) years of post- BSW or MSW experience.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
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