POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (Variable-time)
School of Social Work
 

Position Description: Conducts integrated assessments (IA) screens and interviews with clients (children, birth and foster parents, paramours, and other significant adults), interpret assessment results, and write IA reports. Positions will have primary focus working
with families that have children between the ages of 0-18. They will do a variety of screenings on children between the ages of 0-18. The Licensed Clinical Social Workers will attend family team meetings to present findings and recommendation for clients who have been identified as at-risk or who demonstrate developmental and/or behavioral difficulties. The positions will provide ongoing consultation to the caseworkers who are responsible for providing community and social services based on the assessment results. The Licensed Clinical Social Workers will also maintain and produce statistics, participate in quality assurance activities, and conduct research on IA issues and outcomes. These positions will require extensive regional and state travel. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker positions have a high level of decision-making, problem solving, and accountability to DCFS, SIUC, Court Systems, and children and families.

Responsibilities: The positions have fundamental administrative responsibility at a moderate level of decision-making and control. Operating within DCFS and SIUC policies, the positions have a high level of responsibility in providing direct service in conducting clinical assessments to children and families that are involved with DCFS. These positions must also be able to support any research efforts that may be requested by SIUC as it relates to services and needs of children and families. They will be making the recommendations to the Department about what services are needed to improve family functioning. They must also be able to train DCFS caseworkers as they conduct interviews, attend family team meetings, and attend court upon request. The LCSW's will provide direct support to DCFS managers, supervisors, and workers. They will be required to manage complex problems while working with private and public social services agencies and therefore, must exercise a high level of judgment.

Requirements:

1. A master of Social Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
2. LCSW licensure for Illinois.
3. Minimum three years of professional clinical experience working directly with children and families in child welfare or mental health services.
4. Experience in clinical consultation, interviewing, assessments, and report writing.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Basic computer skills are required to write reports on the SACWIS Computer System.
7. Requires extensive regional and state travel.

This is a security sensitive position. Before any offer of employment is made, the University will conduct a pre-employment background investigation which includes a criminal background check.

Appointment and Salary: Multiple positions available at variable time. The positions will be term appointments through the end of the fiscal year. Contingent upon performance and available funding, reappointments may be possible. Salary is commensurate with experience and background.

Effective Date of Appointment: As soon as possible.

Application Deadline: June 26, 2009, or until filled.

Application Procedure: Complete application must include a letter of application, a resume or curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three (3) individuals who will serve as references. Send to:
 

Dr. Mizan R. Miah, Director
School of Social Work
Mail Code 4329
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
875 S. Normal Avenue
Carbondale, IL 62901

 

SIUC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a
diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and
will receive consideration.