Early Intervention Social Worker (Contract)

Job Details: Salary Range: Undisclosed, Early Intervention Social Worker - Contract Montgomery and Chester Counties, PA Flexible, Community-Based Role Why Join Us? Flexible, part-time contract schedule Meaningful, family-centered work Supportive team environment Opportunity to make a lasting impact during early developmental years Job

Duties

Helps facilitate and foster effective and supportive relationships between individuals receiving services and The Arc Alliance and its affiliated agencies promoting the agency vision and mission Provides coaching within the activities and routines of daily living with the caregiver; Completes session notes established by the state that depicts progress, ideas to practice and a description of what was done during the session; Completes 24 hours of training required by the state (this includes the mandatory trainings as listed in the EI regulations); Assists families by empowering them to facilitate resources available to their family; Support families with developing coping strategies for recent diagnosis of child.

Provide support for stress and grieving families; Assist parents and families with maneuvering their way through each of the other agencies and systems, while empowering them to advocate for the needs of their child.

Examples include medical assistance, nursing, and other medical supports, behavioral health services, financial resources, recreational activities, daycares, respite care, housing, food and clothing, and other resources as needed.

Physical Requirements: Frequent communications, (verbal and written), using and understanding testing tools specific to early intervention, frequent sitting, standing and ability to maneuver equipment, visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.

Qualifications

Minimum one year of experience with very young children and must have a current Pennsylvania Social Work License. Candidate must possess organization, follow through and communication skills.

Knowledge of current welfare, social security and other benefit sources shall be required as well as an acquaintance with all other agencies and their relation to programs and families.

Additional Requirements: FBI, Criminal History, and Child Abuse Clearances (at hire and maintained) Valid PA Driver’s License and reliable transportation Current automobile insurance (recommended limits: $100,000/$300,000 liability; $100,000 property damage) Ability to travel within Montgomery, Berks, and Chester Counties Annual 3-year driving record check