Social Worker II for Maternity Support Services

Position Summary

The Social Worker II position is available for the Maternity Support Services program in Washougal, WA. This role involves providing brief, culturally relevant counseling interventions, education, case management, and crisis intervention to clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Introduces clients to integrated MSS services (in home or at clinic) and performs systematic social services screening to determine current status and needs.
• Based on identified client needs, makes referrals to appropriate agencies/services or provides information and assists clients for self-referral.
• Provides advocacy as needed to encourage participation in implementing the care plan or to resolve problems which are interfering with active participation in the care plan (such as transportation or language barrier).
• Charts notes of the services provided as required by the state and agency in Sea Mar’s Electronic Health Records.
• Reports any unusual incidents to their manager or the Preventive Health Services Director. The Social Worker II is a state mandated reporter, as such; he/she will report to the state any suspected case of child/elder abuse or neglect as mandated by WAC.
• Completes thorough, culturally sensitive, psychosocial assessments which include: Personal history (cultural background, health status, coping strategies, mental health status, substance use, abuse and violence); current family functioning; review of support systems (formal and informal); and basic physical needs. This assessment is shared with the client and team members to assure that all relevant psychosocial issues are addressed in the care planning.
• Completes other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited university and licensure in the state of Washington as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist.
• Experience working with underserved populations such as, but not limited to, those who have limited English speaking skills, are homeless, and migrant and seasonal workers.
• Must have ability to recognize, support and describe healthy parenting from a family strengths perspective.
• Must have understanding and respect for cultural differences as well as diverse kinds of families.
• Must have access to an insured vehicle and be able to make home visits.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Russian preferred but not required.

What We Offer

Sea Mar offers a competitive benefit package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays
• 401(k)/Retirement options

How to Apply

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. For any questions regarding the position, email Alena Fureyster, MSS Program Manager, at alenafureyster@seamarchc.org. Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.