The Jackson County Health Department has an immediate opening for licensed Social Worker to provide comprehensive services in the Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP). Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required. Master’s degree in Social Work preferred. Must hold a State of Michigan Licensure LLBSW/LBSW and/or LLMSW/LMSW.
Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Deputy Health Officer of the Community Health Education and Promotion Division & the Community Health Coordinator, works with pregnant persons and infants enrolled in the Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) assessing their social and emotional needs and identifying risk areas that could result in an unhealthy pregnancy. Assess early childhood development through utilization of Ages and Stages Questionnaires and refers to Early On as needed. Assists in identifying community resources to meet the needs of the family. Provides education, support and referrals as needed. Essential function include but are not limited to:

1. Provides home visiting services, interviews client to assess their physical and emotional health, economic condition, safety, community and family supports.

2. Assess social and emotional factors related to illness, need for care, response to treatment, and adjustment to care and/or healthy prenatal/postpartum progress.

3. Completes psycho-social assessments of client’s needs including their strengths and weaknesses, and progress or lack thereof towards a positive pregnancy outcome. Assess postpartum care needs and reviews these needs with other MIHP disciplines as needed.

4. Develops psycho-social care plans based on input from the client, staff, and members of the client’s family, if applicable. Monitors implementation and provides follow up and assessment of services.

5. Provides medical crisis counseling to clients to enable problem solving when needed.

6. Collaborates with physicians, public health nurses, and other public health organizations.

7. Documents all client contact, maintains case records, and completes timely reports.

8. Participates/attends MIHP weekly meetings, MIHP Home Visiting Conference, and MIHP Quality Assurance Initiatives.

9. Maintains client confidentiality and abides by HIPAA confidentiality requirements.

10. Required mandated reporter of suspected child abuse and neglect under the MDHHS, Children’s Protective Services, and Child Protection Law.

11. Completes basic incident command system, Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), and Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) courses and supports agency public health preparedness and emergency response efforts.

12. Responds to public health emergencies in the community in coordination with and under the direction of the Health Officer or other key department management personnel.

Qualifications:
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required. Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred.

Experience: Two years of professional social work experience providing services to children and families. One year of home visiting experience preferred.

Other Requirements: State of Michigan Social Work Licensure LLBSW/LBSW and/or LLMSW/LMSW. Possession of a valid State of Michigan driver’s license.

Salary Commensurate with Experience; Benefits effective date of hire!
This is a part time position with excellent benefits, including health, life, disability, paid time off and holidays!

CORE BENEFITS (Provided at no cost): Employee Wellness Benefits; Employee Assistance Program; JobSTAR; Paid Holidays; Paid Time Off (based on length of service and budgeted hours); Paid bereavement leave; and Education Assistance of up to $2,000 annually.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS (cost share required): Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision; Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and/or Dependent Care); Consumerism Card; Legal Shield & ID Shield.

Part time employees are also offered an Employer match of up to 5% in our Defined Contribution/401a Plan with voluntary contributions to our 457 Plan.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.39 - $34.24 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• What Social Work Licensure do you hold?

Experience:

• Social work: 2 years (Required)
• home visiting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Drivers' License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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