Master's Level Social Worker

Job Purpose:

Therapist to provide in-home therapy services for the Adoption Support and Preservation Program in Hamilton County and Southeast regions of East Tennessee. Candidate must possess skills for developing a strong partnership with the Tennessee Department of Children's Services.  Help clients by assessing their situation; setting goals; obtaining required services.

Duties:

* Determines nature of client's situation by interviewing client; assessing medical, psychological, emotional, and social information; making on-site visits.

* Establishes course of action by exploring options; setting goals with client.

* Obtains assistance for client by referring him/her to community resources; arranging for appointments; establishing rapport with other agencies.

* Fosters client's action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior; explaining and pointing out new options.

* Maintains record of case by documenting client's situation and client's own actions.

* Monitors planned actions by periodic follow-up.

* Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; participating in quality reviews; reporting needed changes.

* Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

* Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

Masters Degree

Handles Pressure, Objectivity, Confidentiality, Organization, Planning, Reporting Skills, Persistence, Proactive, Listening, Verbal Communication and Client Relationships

Understanding of core issues unique to adoption.