Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Department: Varied Job Status: Temporary

FLSA Status: Seasonal

Reports to: Program Director/Training Outpatient Manager

Positions Supervised: None Amount of Travel Required: Minimal

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, tailored around student’s schedule and program needs

Position Summary

As a Family Service & Guidance Center Master’s Level Student, you will work in a stimulating and collaborative environment where you will gain exposure to diverse clients and perspectives. You will be introduced to our mission that drives our employees each day. Students are encouraged to network with other employees and build relationships across disciplines as well as with other students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

As a 1st Year Master’s Level Student (generalist practicum in social work), you may have the opportunity to work in the following areas:

• Observe and job shadow staff.
• Job shadowing may focus on attendant care services, psychosocial group services, case management services, wraparound services, parent support services and/or crisis resolution program services.
• Plan curriculum and/or help administer curriculum and interventions.
• Co-facilitate group therapy and/or parent education classes.
• Attend various trainings during the placement period, on various clinical topics.
• Research and present on a topic selected by the Training Director and Student. Student will present to a specific internal audience, coordinated through Family Service & Guidance Center’s Training Director.
• Additional duties as assigned by your field instructor.

As a 2nd Year - Master’s Level Student (clinical social work or master’s psychology practicum), you may have the opportunity to work in the following areas:

• Job shadowing may focus on outpatient therapy services.
• Provide co-therapy with identified fully licensed clinician.
• Co-facilitate group therapy and/or parent education classes with a licensed clinician.
• Research and present on a topic selected by the Training Director and Student. Student will present to a specific internal audience, coordinated through Family Service & Guidance Center’s Training Director.
• Present and/or lead clinical trainings during placement period.
• Additional duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure:

• Current enrollment and in good standing in an accredited master’s degree program majoring in social work or psychology.
• Must successfully pass the KBI and DCF Central Registry background investigations.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, current auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Experience:

• Passion and desire to work with children and families.
• 0-6 months experience working with children.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Customer focused (internal and external)

• Excellent listening skills
• Accountability
• Reliability
• Trust/Integrity
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with ability to learn other software programs as necessary
• Relationship building
• Problem Solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work

• Being collaborative

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand (F) 10 lbs. or less (O)

Walk (F) 11 – 20 lbs. (O)

Sit (F) 21 – 50 lbs. (O)

Manually Manipulate (O) 51 – 100 lbs. (N)

Reach Outward (O) Over 100 lbs. (N)

Reach Above Shoulder (O)

Climb (N) Push/Pull

Crawl (O) 12 lbs. or less (O)

Squat or Kneel (O) 26- 40 lbs. (O)

Bend (O) 41 – 100 lbs. (N)

Other Physical Requirements:

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Risk of exposure to aggressive and/or acting out (verbal and physical) children and youth, and exposure to low socioeconomic homes and neighborhoods.

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