Early Intervention Social Worker - UCP of Western Massachusetts - North Adams

Early Intervention Social Worker/Clinical Team LeaderJob Type: Full time, salaried exempt Schedule: M-F 
Location: North Adams, MA 01247$3,000 Sign-on Bonus 

Are you passionate about helping children and families?
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children who are at risk for developmental delays?
If so, then the Early Intervention Social Worker position at UCP is the perfect opportunity for you!

In this role, you will provide behavioral therapy, mental health support, and parenting skills training to parents/caregivers of children between the ages of birth and three years whose development is at risk by certain biological or environmental risk factors. You will work with families in individual, group, and play therapy settings using a family-centered approach. All caseload in Northern Berkshire County.

Early Intervention Social Worker/Clinical Team Leader Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision to Early Intervention licensed staff
• Participate in program intakes, multidisciplinary team evaluations, and the development of IFSP’s for children/families referred to the EarIy Intervention Program, addressing developmental skills, family issues, resources, and needs.
• Provide support for the parents/caregivers of enrolled children around general parenting issues and/or the issues of raising a child with special needs.
• Social/emotional and family assessments 
• Co-facilitate psychosocial, developmental groups 
• Consultation on social/emotional and family issues to other Early Intervention staff
• Attend orientation trainings offered by the Department of Public Health’s Training Center as required
• Maintain productivity requirements which may include intakes, assessments, service plan meetings, group services, individual treatment and community outreach efforts.

Early Intervention Social Worker/Clinical Team Leader Qualifications

•  Master’s degree and current licensure as a LCSW or Preferred as a LICSW by the MA Registry of Social Work,
  • or Master’s degree from an accredited recognized institution in Counseling psychology, Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology or Educational psychology
  • or current licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) by the MA Board of Allied Health and Human Services Professions
  • or current licensure as a Licensed marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) by the MA Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions
• Certification as an Early Intervention Specialist by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) or eligible to be certified in MDPH certified Early Intervention program.
• Knowledge of community social services, education and health service agencies
• Strong interest and/or training and experience in infant, toddler, and family development
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Excellent oral and presentation skills
• Ability to effectively communicate based on the needs of the audience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook skills and electronic documentation
• Comfortable with remote application such as Zoom for telehealth, team or other meetings
• Ability to be certified in a CPR and First Aid program that specifically addresses treatment of infants and toddlers
• Evidence of immunity for measles, mumps and rubella
• Valid driver’s license, availability of private vehicle, up-to-date car insurance
• Ability to work flexible hours to respond to program scheduling needs.
• Satisfactory CORI, SORI, DPPC and National Fingerprint Background Check

Early Intervention Social Worker/Clinical Team Leader Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance after first month of employment
• Earn two weeks of vacation in first year of employment, and three weeks of vacation after first year
• Reimbursement up to $500 annually toward related license, certification or associations.
• May qualify towards federal student loan forgiveness.
• Three personal days per year
• Earn up to seven sick days per year
• 403(b) retirement program with company match after one year
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee referral program and more! 

About us:UCP of Western Massachusetts offers a variety of community programs and services for persons with disabilities and other similar service needs, including Assistive Technology, Early Intervention, Individual and Family Support, and Adult Family Care. We are COA accredited and guided by a set of core principles - Respect, Integrity, Communication, and Empathy. Our team is dedicated to providing a "Life Without Limits" for people with differing abilities, seeking a motivated and talented individual who shares our commitment to these principles to join us in our mission. Learn more at http://ucpwma.org