Job Description

Early Intervention Social Worker
Type: Full time
Schedule: 37.5 hours/week; Mon-Fri North Adams, MA 01247
New! $2,500 Sign-on Bonus

Are you passionate about helping children and families and want to make a difference in the lives of children who are at risk for developmental delays? Join the UCP team as our EI Social Worker!

You will provide behavioral therapy, mental health support, and parenting skills training to children at risk for developmental delays, aged birth to three. Working with families in various settings using a family-centered approach. Caseload in Northern Berkshire County.

Responsibilities
Participate in multidisciplinary team evaluations and the development of IFSP¿s for children/families referred to the Early Intervention Program, addressing 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 assessments, group services, individual treatment and community outreach efforts.

Qualifications
Master's degree in: Social Work, Counseling, Clinical, Developmental, OR Educational Psychology AND current licensure in Massachusetts as ONE of the following:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Licensed marriage and Family therapist (LMFT)
Certification as an Early Intervention Specialist by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) OR eligible to be certified within two years of employment in a MDPH certified Early Intervention program.
Knowledge of community social services, education and health service agencies
CPR/First Aid Certification for infants and toddlers or ability to achieve certification
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
Satisfactory CORI, SORI, DPPC and National Fingerprint Background Check

Early Intervention Social Worker Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance after first month of employment
Earn two weeks vacation in first year of employment, three week rate after first year
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
May qualify you toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Employee referral program and more!

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