SCAN - Stop Child Abuse Now

Director of Specialized Home Based Services
(Services to Children in their own Homes)

The Director of Specialized Home Based Services position combines a high level of professional health and/or human service knowledge and skills with some administrative functions, and reports to the Clinical Operations Director. Responsibilities include: 1) coordinating the delivery of specialized home based child welfare services; 2) assuring a high quality of clinical practice; and 3) ensuring compliance with the terms of contracts relating to the delivery of outreach services.

DUTIES:

Supervises Outreach Social Work Unit
Monitors the quality of work performed by outreach staff in compliance with accepted standards of clinical practice and governmental regulations. Works closely with the Continuous Quality Improvement Director
Ensures the implementation (for home based child protective service staff) of all Agency's operational and personnel policies.
Participates in the coordination of in-service training.
Assesses the need for and contributes to the development of, additional and alternative services for client families including homemaking, group work, day care/day treatment and respite care.
Collaborates with and ensures positive communication with all professional specialists within the Agency. Develops working relationships with various health and human service providers, governmental agencies and professional schools and associations, including social work, nursing and other disciplines involved in child abuse research, planning and program evaluation.
May provide short term supervision for new home base projects.
Provides monthly reports to the Clinical Director.
Performs related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

MSW, MSN or equivalent degree from an accredited school License preferred.

At least seven years of clinical experience, including two years of "outreach" and two years of supervisory experience in health or human services.

10/99 MD/pm

Supervisor of Rapid Service Response Initiative

This position reports to the Clinical Operations Director

Provides comprehensive social work supervision to unit members via support, education/training, and interpretation of agency policies and procedures, in order to enhance the provision of services to families.

This will be "operationalized" as follows:

Manages unit caseload size i.e assignment, transfer, and closing of cases.
Assists with ongoing case assessment and planning, including risk assessment, goal setting and strategies for intervention.
Provides direct supervision to unit members on a weekly basis, unless otherwise determined by current agency policy.
Conducts unit meetings on at least a bi-weekly basis to disseminate information, promote group cohesion and address agency policies.
Participates in training activities and community education and public relations events in order to disseminate information on child abuse and other related topics to staff, other professionals and the general public.
Collaborates with network of professionals in order to facilitate inter-agency communication.
Participates in training activities and community education and public relations events in order to disseminate information on child abuse and other related topics to staff, other professionals and the general public.
Serves on intra-agency committees in order to address agency and client needs.
Serve on agency's representative at all RSRI meetings, conferences, etc.
When needed may be assigned to more than the RSRI program
Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Specialized knowledge of human behavior and development, child welfare and other social systems, and social institutions.
Advanced knowledge of social and environmental issues and several intervention methods or treatment approaches.
Thorough knowledge of community resources relevant to identified needs and ability to negotiate complex systems.
Ability to intervene and demonstrate appropriate social work techniques with clients in highly complex situations.
Ability to cultivate effective working relationships with professional colleagues.
Ability to organize verbal and written presentations.
Ability to teach and/or convey expertise to staff through supervision or other forums.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to be supportive and respond to multiple staff needs and engage, when necessary, in effective problem-solving in both crisis and chronic situations.
Strong organizational and managerial skills.
Ability to participate in a team approach to long-range planning within the agency, keeping in mind the holistic needs of the client community served.
Working Knowledge of PC/Windows

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

MSW required., LSW preferred.

3 to 5 years child welfare experience. Two years of Supervisory experience in a human service setting.

PM10/05

IMMUNIZATION PROJECT COORDINATOR

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Project Coordinator is responsible for directing the immunization project as defined by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH)

The Project Coordinator reports to the Director of Clinical Operations.

DUTIES:

Supervises and provides technical assistance to Home Visiting staff on a regular basis.
Develops and implements program policies and procedures based on PDPH policy guidelines.
Monitors immunization plan.
Organizes and leads community forums eg. Churches, including media contact.
Conducts field work for back-up and monitoring of services
Supervises data collection and management
Establishes and maintains relationships with primary care providers
Attends and participates in relevant agency and inter-agency meetings.
Assists in recruitment/selection process for new team staff.
Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIRED:

Knowledge of health issues and concerns facing community.
Ability to teach and/or convey expertise to staff through supervision or other forums.
Ability to relate well to culturally diverse, high-risk families.
Ability to cultivate effective working relationships with professional colleagues.
Ability to organize verbal and written presentations.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to be supportive and respond to multiple staff needs and engage, when necessary, in effective problem-solving in both crisis and chronic situations.
Strong organizational and managerial skills.
Working Knowledge of PC/Windows

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIALIST

Substance Abuse Specialist will work to reduce the risk of poor health outcomes for infants and children in families where the caregiver substance abuse is identified.

This position reports to the Project Coordinator.

DUTIES

Collaborate in the initial assessment and service plan development for family's clients where caregiver substance abuse has been identified, including assisting in determining the level of risk to a child posed by a caregiver's substance abuse.
Determine family functioning and needs in order to determine safety and well-being of children and develop appropriate goals and intervention.
Develop relationships with drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs and facilities in order to assist family's staff in identifying and accessing appropriate treatment resources for substance abusing clients.
Collaborates in conjunction with other members of SCAN's Multidisciplinary Team on assessment and service plan development for SCAN families
Provide referrals and linkage for substance abuse treatment either through direct work with the family or in collaboration with the Home Visiting Team.
Providing home based support in collaboration with the families in cases where substance abuse is present but caregiver is unwilling to accept referral for treatment.
Provide consultation and training to family's home visiting teams regarding substance abuse issues, including understanding limitations of family home setting as an intervention strategy where untreated substance is present.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL PREFERRED:

Considerable knowledge of human behavior and development, child welfare and other social systems, and social institutions.
Working knowledge of social and environmental issues and several intervention methods or treatment approaches.
Strong knowledge of community resources relevant to identified needs.
Ability to develop and maintain appropriate relationships with clients under adverse conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues.
Ability to develop and implement service plans and treatment methods with limited supervision.
Ability to organize verbal and written presentations of case data.
Working Knowledge of PC/Windows

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

MSW or related master's degree, BSW or related bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience.

At least the equivalent of two years experience in direct service, preferably in child welfare.

PMK/12/07

SOCIAL WORKER

DUTIES:

Provides social work services to families in which there has been a report of child abuse or neglect or families in which a high risk of abuse or neglect has been identified.

Provides services, primarily in family home, which include but are not limited to:

assessing family functioning and family needs in order to determine safety and well-being of children and develop appropriate goals and interventions
assisting family and providing training in parenting and life skills, budgeting, family health care, child development, discipline, family relationships, and emotional needs of the family
assisting family in identifying and making responsible use of community resources to meet families needs
Serves as a liaison and advocate with community-based resources such as schools, hospitals, drug and alcohol and mental health facilities in order to maximize family functioning.
Collaborates with legal representatives in order to protect the welfare of the child and provides testimony in court as necessary.
Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences in order to ensure quality services to families.
With supervisory recommendation/approval, contributes to training activities and community education and public relation events in order to disseminate information on child abuse and other related topics to staff, other professionals and the general public.
Serves on committees as needed in order to address agency and client needs.
With supervisory recommendation/approval, participates in the on-call emergency service rotation.
Maintains thorough records as required by funding sources and the Agency.
Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL PREFERRED:

Considerable knowledge of human behavior and development, child welfare and other social systems, and social institutions.
Working knowledge of social and environmental issues and several intervention methods or treatment approaches.
Strong knowledge of community resources relevant to identified needs.
Ability to develop and maintain appropriate relationships with clients under adverse conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues.
Ability to develop and implement service plans and treatment methods with limited supervision.
Ability to organize verbal and written presentations of case data.
Working Knowledge of PC/Windows

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

MSW or related master's degree, BSW or related bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience.

At least the equivalent of two years experience in direct service, preferably in child welfare.

SW 1/98.rev1/00 5/00pm

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

DUTIES:

Assists in the provision of social work services to families in which there has been a report of child abuse or neglect or families in which a high risk of abuse or neglect has been identified.

Assists in providing services, primarily in family home, which include but are not limited to:

assessing family functioning and family needs in order to determine safety and welbeing of children and develop appropriate goals and interventions
assisting family and providing training in parenting and life skills, budgeting, family health care, child development, discipline, family relationships, and emotional needs of the family
assisting family in identifying and making responsible use of community resources to meet families needs
Assists social worker in serving as a liaison and advocate with community-based resources such as schools, hospitals, drug and alcohol and mental health facilities in order to maximize family functioning.
Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences in order to ensure quality services to families.
With supervisory recommendation/approval, contributes to training activities and community education and public relation events in order to disseminate information on child abuse and other related topics to staff, other professionals and the general public.
Serves on committees as needed in order to address agency and client needs.
With supervisory recommendation/approval, participates in the on-call emergency service rotation.
Maintains thorough records as required by funding sources and the Agency.
Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL PREFERRED:

Considerable knowledge of human behavior and development, child welfare and other social systems, and social institutions. Working knowledge of social and environmental issues and several intervention methods or treatment approaches. Strong knowledge of community resources relevant to identified needs. Working Knowledge of PC/Windows EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Secondary School Diploma or GED, preferably with one year experience in human service setting.

SWA-FP 4/98, rev 5/00pm

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM COORDINATOR

General Description:

Provides overall direction and daily operations of the after school program located at the Harrington school.

This position reports to the Clinical Operations Director

DUTIES:

Develops mission, goals and policies for after school program.
Plans and implements all fiscal and administrated management
Supervises staff
Oversight of all program activities, including planning and implementation
Communications and develops relationship with families and community.
Manages reporting requirement and linkage with evaluators.
Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Knowledgeable about child abuse, neglect, prevention and treatment.
Knowledgeable about schools, community, human service programs.
Able to relate well to families, children, professionals, and neighborhood residents in an urban, low � income community.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree in related field

Management and coordination skills and experience

At least 1 year experience working with youth in recreation, fine arts, camping or academic setting.

PROGRAM SECRETARY

This is a secretarial position involving typing, data entry, answering phones, copying, filing, and performing related clerical functions.

The Program Secretary reports to the Office Manager.

DUTIES

Types reports and correspondence including client reports, letters, memos, minutes and other typing as directed.
Input data into program�s database
Files client materials and other record information.
Answers telephone and records and distributes messages.
Operates mail, schedules, rooms, and other related functions in absence of the Office Manager.
Assists with bulk mailings.
Performs related clerical functions, as necessary, including back-up to other SCAN office personnel.
Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Knowledge of office practices and procedures; PC, Windows.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to type 40 wpm from clear copy
Effective phone answering skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

High School diploma; business/secretarial training preferred.

Office experience preferred, ideally in a human service setting.

SAR 7/89; Rev 10/92 SR/jb; Rev 8/99; 5/02