OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting them and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability, and getting the job done.

**THIS IS A COVID SAFE POSITION AND REQUIRES APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES TO BE FULLY VACCINATED. **

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for a Child Welfare Social Worker. The Child Welfare Social Worker is responsible for conducting program studies, managing caseloads, determining program eligibility, and related duties as assigned. This Full-time position is in Rockville, MD, and pays $32.00 /hr.

“Employees assigned to this position are subject to Union membership, fees, and dues in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, and employment with ATHENA may be conditioned upon participation in client’s Union.”

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Complete collateral work on Child Protective Services Investigation and Foster Care cases to include but not limited to: Obtain release of information signatures from clients; call reporting sources for information, communicate and collaborate with collateral contacts to include services providers; participate in clinical meetings; conduct home/community visits of children and parents/guardians/foster parents.


• Make client referrals to community resources and service providers.


• Conduct home, community, and school visits – must be comfortable with these types of visits and settings.


• Follow directions and protocols from Assessment and/or Foster care, Social worker, Supervisor, and Manager


• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must possess knowledge of family systems and knowledge about child and family development.


• Must possess knowledge of working with clients who may have experienced trauma, domestic violence, and/or substance abuse.


• Must be culturally competent and sensitive to the needs of diverse populations.


• Must be able to work collaboratively with clients to assist in assessing information about a family’s socioeconomic, health, financial, and other life domain areas.


• Skill in using a computer, modern office suite software (such as MS Office), enterprise systems/software, specialty systems/software for client referral, case tracking/reporting, Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.


• Ability to provide guidance and training to others.


• Skill and ability to organize and plan day-to-day responsibilities.


• Must pass CJIS Maryland and National Criminal Background Check.


• Must clear Child Abuse and Neglect Clearance.


• Driver’s License required

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree


• 1 year of experience in the human service field that involves client contact and service delivery through direct assistance or referral.

Physical Requirements:

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


• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times. 


• Standard hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 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.


• Medical and dependent flexible spending account.


• Pet insurance.


• 401k with a generous employer match.


• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.


• Paid time off.


• Holiday pay.

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 including 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