Social Worker Licensed Master

Job Title: ECI Licensed Master of Social Work

Wage/Hour Status

Reports to: Program Administrator

Pay Grade: AP3

Dept./School: ECI DEBT Program/LISD E221

Length Of Contract

Dated: May 13, 2021

• Doctorate or Master's Degree from an accredited social work program.
• Social Work Licensure (LMSW).
• Valid Texas Driver's License

Provides case management, specialized skills training (SST) and social work services for developmentally delayed children (0
3) and their families as identified in the Individualized Family Service Plan. These services will include parent training/support through groups and in the home, family education, family counseling and the full array of Early Childhood Intervention social work services. Travels in the assigned area of catchment to deliver services. Travels (as approved by the Program Administrator) outside of the cathment for staff development.

• Participates in the assessment process for children referred for services due to delayed and /or atypical social emotional behaviors.
• Participates in IFSP meetings for children exhibiting atypical social-emotional behavior for sharing essential assessment information and assisting with IFSP development.
• Prepares written recommendations for children with diagnosed atypical behaviors and their families to be shared with parent and/or primary caregivers, appropriate staff and related personnel.
• Collaborates on an ongoing basis with teachers, case managers, parents and other identified team members regarding the social-emotional status and program concerns of children identified as behavior disordered.
• Coordinates and serves as facilitator for ECI parent groups.
• Serves as a primary and secondary service coordinator (case manager) for all children assigned to their caseload including children with behaviors concerns and/or families with dysfunctional practices and patterns of parenting.
• Completes daily sheets, mileage logs and meets timelines for documentation as required.
• Participates in interagency program planning efforts as requested by Director.

• Must be able to work within a modified transdisciplinary team approach.
• Must be able to maintain flexibility needed to meet parent/family needs and program logistics.
• Must have the ability to work in variable environments related to temperature, humidity, degrees of cleanliness/order and around other environmental factors and elements.
• Must have the physical ability to do moderate to heavy lifting (up to 35 lbs.), light to moderate carrying (up to 35 lbs.), talking, bending, kneeling, floor-sitting, pulling, reaching, grasping, pushing, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, climbing, occasional running and the ability to move with agility in order to carry out IFSP services.
• Must be able to utilize technology in order to complete the job. Understand and use Microsoft Office products, Google productivity products (drive, sheets, docs, calendar and meets), telehealth platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and Google meets.

• Knowledge of  state-of-the-art  social work practices used to help families of children (0
  3) who are developmentally delayed.
• Knowledge regarding the impact of social-emotional conditions on child growth and development.
• Background in working with parents/families of children whose parenting skills are limited, inappropriate and/or dysfunctional.
• Understanding of the IFSP process.
• Knowledge of methods for assessment child personal-social needs.
• Insight into the availability of social services and resources for the children and families (SSI/CIDC/Medicaid/Star Care/etc.).
• Strong, sensitive communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work harmoniously in team settings…