POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for a Bilingual Social Worker.  Under general supervision, provides a full range of direct professional social work services to specialized populations such as children, seniors, substance abusers, and physically or mentally ill individuals. This full-time position pays $35.00 per hour and is located in Essex, MD.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·       Investigates, evaluates, and monitors individual cases.

·       Assists in rendering diagnosis and developing individual treatment/service plans designed to prevent or alleviate personal or environmental problems of patients/clients in a social services, health, or mental health program. Determines suitability of individuals for special programs. Provides crisis intervention and individual or group counseling to patients/clients and their families. Develops and/or participates in public awareness and education programs.

·       Interprets policy and procedures of the social service program. Assists in policy formation and assures that services assigned are carried out effectively. Coordinates one or more activities within a program. Assigns and reviews the work of others.

·       Consults with other health or social work professionals concerning problems affecting recovery, welfare, and rehabilitation of patients/clients. Acts as a liaison between health, education, welfare, and other community agencies to establish an integrated and coordinated program.

·       Prepares case histories and other reports, memos, and correspondence.

·       Maintains accurate records of patient/client activities. Attends and participates in meetings and conferences.

·       Makes home visits and transports patients/clients. Assists sick or injured senior adults until medical personnel arrive at the scene. Attends training and seminars.

·       Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

·       Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of social work and human behavior. Knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment, and management of social, emotional, and mental dysfunctions.

·       Knowledge of current social, economic, and health problems. Knowledge of individual, family, and group therapy dynamics and techniques. Knowledge of social work programs, and program evaluation methods. Knowledge of alternate and additional resources for clients/patients.

·       Skill in applying social work theories and principles to individuals in a social work program. Skill in the development of effective treatment or service programs for individuals and their families and in providing crisis intervention.

·       Skill in leading goal-oriented and long term individual, family, and group counseling or therapy sessions. Skill in interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local guidelines, regulations, and procedures.

·       Skill in preparing accurate and complete, forms, case histories, and reports. Skill in establishing rapport with clients/patients. Good interpersonal skills.

·       Ability to establish effective working relationships with all contacts.

·       Ability to assist in the evaluation of programs and services. Ability to instruct and to set standards for assigned program and services. Ability to review and coordinate the work of others.

·       Skill in applying social work theories and principles to individuals in a social work program.

·       Skill in the development of effective treatment or service programs for individuals and their families and in providing crisis intervention.

·       Skill in leading goal-oriented and long term individual, family, and group counseling or therapy sessions.

·       Skill in interpreting and applying Federal, State, and local guidelines, regulations, and procedures.

·       Skill in preparing accurate and complete, forms, case histories, and reports. Skill in establishing rapport with clients/patients.

·       Good interpersonal skills.

·       Ability to establish effective working relationships with all contacts. Ability to assist in the evaluation of programs and services.

·       Ability to instruct and to set standards for assigned program and services.

·       Ability to review and coordinate the work of others.

·       Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

·       Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the performance of duties.

·       Knowledge of program organization and functions.

·       Skill in assisting in the evaluation of programs and services.

·       Skill in instructing others.

·       Skill in setting and meeting standards for assigned program and services.

·       Skill in reviewing and coordinating the work of others.

Education and Experience:

·       Master's degree in social work from a college or university approved by the Council of Social Work Education.

·       Two years' experience rendering professional social work services.

·       OR Possession of a license, issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, as a Certified Social Worker.

Physical Requirements:

·       The work of this classification includes the performance of physical activities such as walking, standing, and bending and the operation of dental equipment and instruments.

·       Duties may expose incumbents to various bio-medical hazards.

·       Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·       Must be able to lift and move up to 25 – 50 pounds at times. 

·       Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, however evening and weekend hours may be required

·       Travel may be required up to 10% of the time

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions, where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

· Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.

· Medical, dental and vision insurance.

· Health Savings Account

· Pet insurance.

· 401k with a generous employer match.

· ATHENA paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee.

· Additional Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for employee, spouses, and children.

· Short and Long Term Disability.

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

· Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.

· Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

· Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

· Sick leave varies by state – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.