Foster Care Assessment Program Social Worker (100% Fte, Day Shifts)

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HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER SOCIAL WORK has an outstanding opportunity for a FULL-TIME FOSTER CARE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM SOCIAL WORKER (100% FTE, Day Shifts) to join the Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center (HATC).
Harborview Abuse & Trauma Center (HATC) is a program of UW Medicine at Harborview Medical Center. HATC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, including women, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, people with diverse abilities, people of all sizes and other historically marginalized identities. HATC is dedicated to creating a culturally inclusive workplace where all people are welcome and celebrated. This position is 100% remote so applicants outside of King County, WA are encouraged to apply.
This position provides consultation and assessment services for parents, children, and families served by the Washington State Division for Children, Youth, and Families, and tribal nations.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assess the safety, permanency, and well-being of children in out-of-home care.

Identify barriers to children’s safe return home and offer recommendations to remove barriers in achieving permanency.

Conduct structured interviews with key people such as the state child welfare caseworker, birth parents, caregivers, court appointed special advocates, teachers, and service providers.

Administer and interpret results of standardized tests, such as the Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC-17), the Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS), the Child Sexual Behavior Inventory (CSBI), the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), the ASSIST, and Parenting Stress Index (PSI).

Prepare Standard or Comprehensive Service and Permanency Assessment Reports (SPAR) for Department of Child Youth and Family Services (DCYF) in a timely manner.

Use clinical skills to promote problem recognition and motivation to change, barriers to change, assessment of key clinical factors associated with child safety such as depression, substance abuse, parenting stress, child abuse potential, and child developmental or emotional/behavioral problems.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of evidence-based programs and treatments that address mental and behavioral health issues that impact permanency planning for children, youth, and families.

Coordinate and facilitate service planning with DCYF to meet identified treatment and permanency needs for referred children.

Educate DCYF staff and community agencies about FCAP services.

Provide expert testimony on Child Welfare Dependency Cases.

Provide training and consultation on child welfare related topics.

Strong candidates will have a minimum of two years' experience in child welfare or a related field. Experience in presenting and/or training on child welfare topics and experience in the application of the Indian Child Welfare Act is preferred.
REQUIREMENTS:
A Master of Social Work Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
AND
One year of full-time social work experience in a health care setting or equivalent. Experience can include a practicum placement as part of a social work training program and/or employment experience.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
Within 90 days of hire must hold one of the following credentials issued by the state of Washington:

Agency Affiliated Counselor

Licensed Social Work Associate -Advanced

Licensed Social Work Associate - Independent Clinical

Licensed Advance Social Worker

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
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ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Find your place at Washington’s only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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