Residential Social Worker

Job Title: Residential Social WorkerDepartment: ResidentialPosition SummaryWork collaboratively with the treatment team to address the permanency needs of youth placed in care and their families through the provision of case management and supportive counseling DepartmentGateway Longview’s Residential Treatment Services is a therapeutic intervention for youth ages 12-18 and supports them in developing the skills needed to successfully live with their families or in the community.AgencyGateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, 403b retirement with employer matching and health savings account; wellness programs, healthy lifestyle incentives and employee assistance programsCompensation Bachelor's Degree: $21.50 - $23.59 per hour Master's Degree: $23.30 - $25.38 per hour * Offers based on education and years of relevant experience Hours/Schedule Monday - Friday, Hours TBD Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:Establish and maintain a supportive, therapeutic relationship with youth and their families or identified permanency resources ensuring diligent efforts toward the identified service planConduct 2 sessions weekly with more as needed with each youth assigned to caseload. Ensure the required number of contacts and visits with the youth and their families or identified permanency resources. This includes scheduling and facilitating home and community visits with the youth, weekly phone calls to parents and consistent sibling visits per regulationsAttend and host treatment planning meetings for cases. Highlight issues of permanency and work to create a plan of actionSubmit court summaries prior to the court date, attend court appearances, report on rulings and follow up court date to the agency and familiesProvide after-hours on-call support for youth and families through an on call rotationFor youth that are absent without official leave (AWOL), follow all additional protocols/procedures and contact with families, law enforcement, and other required governing bodies. Meet with Clinical Supervisor to review caseload needs and assess progressHost one Social Work group with a group of 3-8 youth, weekly.Other duties as assigned