Licensed Social Worker

About Second Family, Inc.

Second Family, Inc. is one of Maryland's largest providers of residential nursing care for medically fragile children and youth. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care while fostering a supportive environment where both our residents and employees thrive. We invest in our employees through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, educational assistance, ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.

Position Summary

The Licensed Social Worker is responsible for supporting the emotional, behavioral, educational, and social well-being of children residing in our residential programs. Reporting to the Director of Social Work, this position develops comprehensive psychosocial assessments, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and advocates for each child's individual needs.The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to Second Family's mission, core values, policies, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Job Duties

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Second Family, Inc.  It is expected that the employee demonstrates behavior consistent with core values as well as follows all legal requirement in implementing duties according to policies and procedures.  The Social Worker reports to the Director of Social Work and is responsible for collaboratively developing a Psycho-Social history for each child. This history will include detailed information about the child's previous family background, medical history, placement history prior to their arrival at Second Family, Inc., services provided during their time with Second Family, Inc., and future plans tailored to their individual needs.

Responsibilities 

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for each child.
• Develop and maintain detailed psychosocial histories, including:
  • Family and social background
  • Medical and behavioral history
  • Placement history
  • Services received while at Second Family
  • Discharge planning and future care recommendations
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
• Participate in the development and review of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Develop and monitor behavioral support plans for children receiving psychotropic medications or requiring behavioral interventions.
• Provide case management and advocacy services for assigned children.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, educators, therapists, guardians, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary treatment meetings.
• Represent Second Family during:
  • School meetings
  • Home visits
  • Court hearings and reviews
  • Community appointments
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in accordance with agency standards and regulatory requirements.
• Travel between Second Family residential locations as needed.

 Requirements  

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Current Maryland Social Work license (LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C as applicable).
• Minimum of one (1) year of supervised social work experience in a healthcare, residential, behavioral health, or related setting working directly with individuals.
• Current American Heart Association CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and the ability to travel between program locations.

 Benefits 

 Full time (40 hours per week) employee received:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution towards premiums and deductibles
• Participate in 403 (b) retirement plan with company contributions
• Company-sponsored disability and life insurance
• Educational Assistance Benefits
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• And More!