Social WorkerNew Pathways, Inc. – Towson, MDCandidates

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Job DescriptionJob Title: Transition Team CoordinatorDepartment: Independence Plus/Second GenerationsReports to: Clinical Services ManagerFLSA Status: ExemptPurpose: The Transition Team Coordinator coordinates the care of Foster care youth in either the Independence Plus or Second Generation Program population throughout the healthcare continuum; Acts as part of a multidisciplinary team and contributes to the development of a comprehensive plan of care based on assessment of psychosocial, life skills, and career development needs of the participants.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

         Act as the primary team member for communication with referring agency workers

         Conduct assessments of new participants within 30 days of admission, in accordance with the New Pathways Theory of Change protocol

         Schedule and facilitate case plan meetings for participants and interdisciplinary team members in conjunction with COMAR

         Develop and implement written Independent Living Case Plans for program participants

         Monitor participants progress towards goal achievement by meeting directly with participants in their living environment; Prescribed visit dosage determined by the phase of programming

         Assist participants in the identification and creation of their own social support network

         Assist participants by identifying and addressing those behaviors that are most likely to create or facilitate instability in their environment (i.e. drug use, gang involvement, arrest, pregnancies)

         Network with other community organizations to refer participants for education, mental health, physical health, support, and/or vocational training as necessary

         Maintain specified regular contact with all participants on the caseload in accordance with current productivity standards.

         Maintain contact with agencies and programs with which clients are involved to lend appropriate support and direction

         Maintain client case records in accordance with licensing regulations and agency policy

         Utilize written computer-based documentation and database entry to record youth physical environment and goal achievement performance according the policies and procedures

         Carry and respond to cellular phone in a timely manner during work hours         When necessary, complete incident reports according to New Pathways policies

and procedures         Attend all meetings and events relative to the progress of the youth on caseload         Respond to the youths’ needs based on their level of self-sufficiency and

established goals         Assist the transition team in recognizing and managing mental health and

psychosocial issues         Communicate and collaborate with DSS/DJS workers to ensure understanding of

transition plan         Monitors participants’ progress towards established goals; evaluates and

modifies plans of careQualifications, Education and Experience:

         Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college and Maryland Social Work License (LGSW or LCSW-C)

         Minimum of two (2) years of post-Master’s experience working directly with young adults in a community setting; familiarity with the Maryland Foster Care System is preferred

         Current Maryland Driver’s License with acceptable driving record and proof of current automobile insurance) Reliable transportation is required

         Experience and familiarity with current issues surrounding foster care and at-risk youth

         Working knowledge of basic computer packages and databases (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook)

         Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing         Ability to think and act independently; manage competing priorities         Ability to work as a member of an inter-disciplinary team         Experience in crisis intervention with a specific focus in active listening and

problem solving         Ability to handle a caseload of up to seventeen (17) youth         Knowledge of and skills in coordinating with community resources         Ability to analyze case information and reach sound clinical decisions

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment:

         Familiarity with Baltimore Metropolitan area         Ability to negotiate diverse/multi-leveled buildings and living environments that do

not have elevators         Ability to lift/carry at least 20 pounds (laptop, files, etc.)         Must be able to operate a computer keyboard and a smartphone, required.

(manual dexterity)         Must be able to operate agency vans as well as personal vehicle safely during

required work hours         Must be able to manage stress well         Agency hours are Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. This position requires

flexibility to adjust hours based on the needs of the participants         The incumbent works from a “virtual office,” which encompasses the New

Pathways Main Office, the participants’ homes at appointment times, the Career Office, the Parenting Office, etc.; therefore, required local travel is 25%-50% of the time.

All Transition Team Coordinators are subject to the Virtual Office Policy, which can be found in the Employee Handbook

Job Type: Full-timeRequired education:         MastersRequired experience:         Social Work: 2 yearsRequired license or certification:

         LGSW or LCSW