Lead Clinical Social Worker

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:Lead Clinical Social WorkerDepartment:Family ServicesLocation:Moreno ValleyReports To:Regional Clinical Supervisor FLSA Status:Exempt Salary RangeStarting at $70,000
Position Summary:The Lead Clinical Social Worker reports to the Regional Clinical Supervisor and is a member of the site’s leadership team. The role will monitor and ensure the safety and overall well-being of clients and families served, make both formal and informal assessments of clients served to develop a permanency plan to ensure timely permanency is achieved. The Lead Clinical Social Worker must be active with BBS.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Interview Unaccompanied Minors (UC), and other involved persons to gather personal and social data relevant to assessing psychological (mental, behavioral, and emotional) and risk factors.
• Ensures that children’s physical, medical, educational, and therapeutic service needs are appropriately met.
• Ensures that each child has an appropriate permanency plan and that every team member is working together to reach the permanency goal.
• Conducts family assessments to develop individual/family case plans and treatment plans based on the needs of the child and family.
• Ensures appropriate referrals are made for the youth and sponsor regarding mental health, medical, educational and placement stability.
• Ensures that the birth families’ needs are being met and that the children are visiting when appropriate.
• Ensures that all documentation in the UC portal is accurate and timely.
• To assist resource families with the implementation of home assessments to ensure safety, stability, and positive transition of UC to placement no less than two times per month.
• Assists foster parents with in-home implementation of individualized treatment plans and provides crisis intervention services as needed.
• Through regular visits, ensures that all contracted services are being provided according to treatment/case plan in collaboration with the foster parent.
• Maintains regular communication with interdisciplinary team members and provides updates on the progress of the case.
• Completes appropriate documentation and ensures that case records are complete and in compliance.
• Provides on-call coverage as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages subordinate employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Competencies:To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
Education/Experience: Master's degree or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must be active with BBS.

Language Ability:
Bilingual in Spanish required.
Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.
Mathematical Ability:
Comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, algebra and advanced statistical theory. Work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
Reasoning Ability:
Apply logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Deal with nonverbal symbolism (e.g., formulas and equations) in difficult phases. Deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment.

Certificates and Licenses:
Licensed or eligible for license required. If the candidate does not meet the Key Personnel Minimum Qualifications Checklist and Attestation for licensure, the Regional Clinical Supervisor will need to request a Waiver Request and Justification and Proposed Training and Supervision Plan.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises employees in the Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Supervise, coaches, and mentors staff providing guidance to their work and learning including,
when necessary, corrective/disciplinary action in a timely and professional manner.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.