Social Worker
Wethersfield, CT
Full Time
Transitional Living
Mid Level
Social Worker - Job #414
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Monday-Friday 35 hours per week
Salary: $70,000-72,100
About The Position:
The Social Worker position is one of the first points of contact to all eligible residents interested in residence at TLP. The Social Worker is responsible for reviewing all collateral documentation ahead of a youth’s referral to understand the youth’s clinical needs, behaviors that will need ongoing support, and any challenges that may be expressed during the transition period. The Social Worker is responsible for contributing to a supportive and therapeutic milieu and supporting/educating staff on individual resident needs and effective strategies to increase youth motivation and buy-in. The Social Worker will also provide crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies as needed to return a youth to safety and create a plan for positive re-entry to the TLP community if needed.
The Social Worker is a member of the Multi-Disciplinary team which meets weekly. They are responsible for reporting on treatment progress, current goals, challenges, educational/employment progress, and any other outstanding matters the team needs to still address. The Social Worker will assess the family and/or supportive person(s) dynamic of each resident, to identify ways the family unit can be strengthened or supported and in what ways (if at all), they can be positively incorporated into the youth’s TLP stay. The Social Worker will work closely with the Case Manager and the Program Director to communicate any resident needs or challenges with external stakeholders such as JBCSSD (Court Support Services Division) and Juvenile Probation. The Social Worker will share on call responsibilities as appointed by the Program Director and may need to work on the floor (in ratio-as a direct care staff person) as needed.
The Social Worker is responsible for being familiar with or willing to be trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which includes attending all trainings and ensures that both staff and youth are knowledgeable about DBT skills and reinforce the practice of mindfulness and use of DBT skills when needed.
What We're Looking For:
What You'll Be Doing:
Schedule & Rate of Pay:
Benefits:
At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, full-time employees will enjoy the following benefits:
About CJR:
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!
CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Monday-Friday 35 hours per week
Salary: $70,000-72,100
About The Position:
The Social Worker position is one of the first points of contact to all eligible residents interested in residence at TLP. The Social Worker is responsible for reviewing all collateral documentation ahead of a youth’s referral to understand the youth’s clinical needs, behaviors that will need ongoing support, and any challenges that may be expressed during the transition period. The Social Worker is responsible for contributing to a supportive and therapeutic milieu and supporting/educating staff on individual resident needs and effective strategies to increase youth motivation and buy-in. The Social Worker will also provide crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies as needed to return a youth to safety and create a plan for positive re-entry to the TLP community if needed.
The Social Worker is a member of the Multi-Disciplinary team which meets weekly. They are responsible for reporting on treatment progress, current goals, challenges, educational/employment progress, and any other outstanding matters the team needs to still address. The Social Worker will assess the family and/or supportive person(s) dynamic of each resident, to identify ways the family unit can be strengthened or supported and in what ways (if at all), they can be positively incorporated into the youth’s TLP stay. The Social Worker will work closely with the Case Manager and the Program Director to communicate any resident needs or challenges with external stakeholders such as JBCSSD (Court Support Services Division) and Juvenile Probation. The Social Worker will share on call responsibilities as appointed by the Program Director and may need to work on the floor (in ratio-as a direct care staff person) as needed.
The Social Worker is responsible for being familiar with or willing to be trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which includes attending all trainings and ensures that both staff and youth are knowledgeable about DBT skills and reinforce the practice of mindfulness and use of DBT skills when needed.
What We're Looking For:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field
- Experience working with a young adult or juvenile justice population, residential treatment, or community-based behavioral health services.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage youth who may demonstrate resistance or mistrust.
- Must have a valid driver’s license to utilize a company provided vehicle
- Knowledge of adolescent development, trauma, cultural competency, and restorative justice principles.
- Ability to Maintain a Flexible schedule
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Communication Proficiency
- Collaboration Skills
What You'll Be Doing:
- Provides DBT training education and support to staff and youth; including use of motivational interviewing skills and restorative practices.
- Develops, implements, and manages the youth’s service plan with the goal of a successful transition to independent living
- Meet with youth at a minimum of two times per week and facilitate weekly groups (DBT, Life Skills, Vocational/Prosocial programming etc.)
- Comply with weekly documentation requirements
- Comply with all JBCSSD contractual expectations for reporting, documenting, and data entry requirements to the CDCS (data collection portal)
- Support youth as they interface with external Medical and Mental Health systems.
- Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
- Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within program parameters
- Ability to communicate, cooperate and serve people from all cultural identities with respect, professionalism, integrity and fairness in a manner that recognizes the individuality of each person
- Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance program effectiveness
- Regular and consistent attendance
- Performs other duties as assigned by Program Director; including program coverage as needed in the Program Director’s absence.
Schedule & Rate of Pay:
- Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
- 1 late day per week of 11:00am-7:00pm will be required and agreed upon between the employee and Program Director.
- Will need to have flexible availability for on-call situations and department/ emergency coverage
- Starting salary of $70,000-$72,100
- Actual pay is determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, certifications, scope, and performance, as well as market rates, internal equity, the role’s responsibilities, candidate’s unique qualifications, potential for growth, benefits, and organizational policies.
Benefits:
At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, full-time employees will enjoy the following benefits:
- Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
- Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
- Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
- Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
- Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
- Annual monetary incentives
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
- Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
- 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance
About CJR:
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!
CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.
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