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Social workers apply a child-centered, family-focused, trauma-informed approach to working with children and families. Social workers do this by providing therapeutic interventions, advocacy, counseling, guidance and community connections. Social workers carry caseloads of children and others carry caseloads of foster families based on the needs of the program. Individuals and families served include children, foster families, birth families, kinship caregivers. Social workers are responsible for ensuring child safety and well-being, as well as quality foster care in accordance with out-of-home placement practices, DCF policies and EEC regulations.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct ongoing clinical assessments and evaluations of children’s and foster parents’ progress and needs.  In conjunction with the treatment team, develop a written treatment plan for each child outlining specific goals and when/how these goals will be met. Maintain case files and documentation for...

The In Home Support Counselor is responsible for supporting adults with intellectual disabilities who are living independently in the community. We support individuals toward living a happy, healthy, and productive life that aligns with their life goals. We achieve our goals by implementing industry best practices, creating innovative solutions to complex problems and employing staff who care deeply about clients and our mission.  The In Home Support Counselor should make every effort to promote principles of normalization and dignity and include opportunities for individuals to fully join their community. At HopeWell, we value good communication, transparency, reliable support and the pursuit of excellence .      KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Collaborate with supervisor and individuals to set goals in the areas of daily living, career needs, social and recreational activities, and where relevant, parenting. Participate in the development and implementation...

Family Based Clinician will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of 7-8 children/adolescents/families.  The Family Based Clinician will provide individual and family counseling and advocacy services to each client.  In addition, clinician will make referrals to community services for each child/adolescent/family.    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ·       Report to Clinical Supervisor ·       Provide clinical counseling services for 7-8 children/ adolescents/families.  ·       Provide a minimum of two weekly individual/family counseling sessions for each child/adolescent/family. ·       Develop a working knowledge of community resources and make appropriate referrals. ·       Advocate on behalf of child/adolescent/family with other community programs. ·       Participate in co-leading time-limited groups, as needed. ·       Make referrals to other community agencies such as clinics, employment/vocational centers, etc. ·...

Social workers apply a child-centered, family-focused, trauma-informed approach to working with children and families. Social workers do this by providing therapeutic interventions, advocacy, counseling, guidance and community connections. Social workers carry caseloads of children and others carry caseloads of foster families based on the needs of the program. Individuals and families served include children, foster families, birth families, kinship caregivers. Social workers are responsible for ensuring child safety and well-being, as well as quality foster care in accordance with out-of-home placement practices, DCF policies and EEC regulations.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct ongoing clinical assessments and evaluations of children’s and foster parents’ progress and needs.  In conjunction with the treatment team, develop a written treatment plan for each child outlining specific goals and when/how these goals will be met. Maintain case files and documentation for...