Social Worker (Family Worker)

Description: Serving Children in More Communities with our Early Intervention Program!

Our Early Intervention Program has expanded to serve children and families in the Greater Lowell area to include eight additional communities.We serve children and families in Andover, North Andover, Lawrence, and Methuen as well as Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable, Lowell, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford.

For more than 50 years, Partners in Child Development, a non-profit, human service organization, has been dedicated to nurturing the growth and potential of every child. We are passionate and committed to helping children and their families with programs focused on a child’s development and well-being through Early Intervention services, early childhood education and special education including therapeutic programs for children with complex medical needs.

As a leader in Early Intervention services, our program has earned a reputation as an invaluable resource for parents, caregivers and children offering therapeutic services that dramatically improve outcomes for children ages 0-3 who have or are at risk for developmental delays.

All new hires participate in a paid onboarding program learning how Early Intervention helps children and families in home-based settings or childcare sites. This program ensures our new employees are provided with a supportive environment to learn, establish solid working relationships, participate in personal development and mentoring programs, as well as create your own flexible full or part time work schedule.

The Job

The Social Worker (Family Worker) as a member of a multi-disciplinary team working in Lawrence, Methuen, North Andover, Andover, and the greater Lowell area provides in-home and childcare center EI services for children ages 0-3 who have or are at risk for developmental delays or have a diagnosed disability. The Social Worker (Family Worker) provides therapeutic support addressing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges for the child and family. Assesses risk factors such as parental mental illness, substance abuse, domestic and/or community violence.

This position participates in evaluations, interventions, and development of the Individual Family Service plan (IFSP) for children and their families.

Benefits

PCD is proud to offer a supportive team environment with ongoing support and mentoring, as well as a great benefits package including:

• Family Friendly, Flexible Schedules
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation with 1 week of sick time and 13 paid holidays
• Medical: Numerous medical plan choices. Generous company contribution
• Dental: Company paid premiums for employee coverage
• Vision: Annual exam, allowance toward contacts & glasses
• Productivity Incentive Program
• Mileage Reimbursement & Company-provided cell phones
• Registered Dietitian Services
• Life & Disability Insurances: Company paid
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program including
• Child & Elder Care & Work-Life solution location services
• Legal guidance for major life events
• Identity Theft support services
• Retirement & Financial planning
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Ongoing Employee Recognition Programs
• Generous Employee Referral bonuses
• Clinical supervision, mentoring, professional development & training opportunities
  

Requirements

• Master’s degree required. Must hold MA current licensure as a LCSW, LICSW, LMFT, LMHC, LMFT or LMHC license-eligible with proof of license eligibility.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a pediatric setting working with children under the age of 5. Experience working with children with developmental delays or disabilities preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental milestones and delays in children, as well as the impact of emotional, behavioral, and neurological disabilities on the child’s functioning and development.
• Current, valid driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of insurance coverage for travel between home visits.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, empathy and compassion for children and families.
• Sufficient computer and technical skills to complete position required documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, team members and other professionals.
• Outstanding time management, organizational, problem solving and multi-tasking.
• History of maintaining client confidentiality, professional boundaries, displaying integrity, and credibility.