Position Summary/Department Summary:The BCH Trauma and Community Resilience Center (TCRC) is dedicated to understanding and promoting the healthy adjustment of children and adolescents who have experienced trauma and adversity. In partnership with communities and service systems we build prevention and intervention programs, conduct research, and develop resources to assist service providers. At the BCH TCRC we believe that social justice, equity and human rights are at the core of a healthy society and healthy children and actively work to promote these values through our collaborative models of care. The BCH TCRC currently focuses on three “core” areas of programming: Refugee Trauma and Resilience, Multidisciplinary Violence Prevention, and trauma, and multicultural education. This current 40-hour Social Worker position is within the Multidisciplinary Violence Prevention Team (MVPT)
Key Responsibilities:- Conducting in-depth psychosocial interviews with youth referred to our regional MVPT.
- Identifying and mapping resources available to youth in communities throughout New England.
- Conducting outreach to providers and facilitating client engagement in services.
- Maintaining regular contact with providers and families engaged through the MVPT.
- Participating in weekly services coordination team meetings, presenting cases and participating in case conferences.
- Assisting with general administrative tasks, including organizing project materials and coordinating project activities.
- Coordinating phone, virtual and in-person meetings with partners and collaborators.
- Assisting the Program Evaluator in preparing quarterly and annual evaluation reports.
- Attending weekly team meetings with center leadership and staff.
- Communicating with providers from different service sectors.
- Conducting interviews with youth participating in program and evaluation activities.
- Coordinating activities with current TCRC staff.
- Participating in school-based or community-based youth resilience projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:- Master’s degree in social work
Experience:- 3 years plus of social work experience highly preferred
- Ability to work in multicultural settings and comfort working with clients from diverse backgrounds and ideological perspectives.
- Willingness to work with high-risk youth.
- Prior experience with community-based programs is preferred.
- Access to a motor vehicle and valid driver’s license is highly preferred.
- Diverse candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
Licensure/Certifications:- LICSW licensure in the state of MA.
New hires are eligible for a $5K sign on!Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork. plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
