Social Worker, Shenandoah Valley Child Development Clinic
Company: James Madison University
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Details
Position Information
Working Title
Social Worker, Shenandoah Valley Child Development Clinic
Position Number
3424
Posting Number
F2106
Position Type
Administrative and Professional Faculty
Position Status
Full Time
College/Division
College of Health and Behavioral Studies
Department
540829 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLINIC FY23
Pay Rate
Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount
Is this a JMU only position?
No
Is this a grant-funded position?
Yes. This is a grant funded position and is contingent upon
continued funding.
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?
No
Position Summary Information
About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated
and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful
lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with
ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the
city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington,
D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000,
Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution
with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that
lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for
students, faculty and staff. The student body includes
approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students,
with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and
technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate,
master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to
expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting
superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national
recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on
maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative
faculty research.
General Information
The Shenandoah Valley Child Development Clinic is an
interdisciplinary clinic that has been providing services to
children and families from birth to 21 years of age for more than
30 years. The clinic addresses concerns regarding education,
behavior, health, emotions, development, and the parent-child
relationship. We serve a broad range of clients that include foster
children and high-risk families. Our primary goal is to ensure
children receive the support and evaluation services needed to help
them maximize their potential. The clinic's hours are
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Shenandoah Valley Child Development Clinic is a clinic of the
Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS).
IIHHS is an anti-racist and anti-discrimination organization which
is against all forms of violence and is committed to identifying
and dismantling systems of oppression, racist and discriminatory
policies, practices, and processes to build healthier and safer
communities where all individuals can thrive. IIHHS is interested
in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an
ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Social Worker conducts comprehensive psycho-social assessments
of a child's family functioning. These assessments focus on the
child's community, family history (including the parent child
relationship), and primary sociocultural stressors that may impact
the child's behavior. Assessments may include both formal and
informal evaluation techniques as well as a review of any available
social and legal records.This position works with interdisciplinary
team members to develop appropriate family interventions and
recommendations that are based on the results of the psycho-social
assessment. The Social Worker provides care coordination services
by participating in feedback sessions with parents and serving as a
resource to parents, schools, agencies, and the clinic evaluation
team. The Social Worker also provides time limited case management
to give support in accessing community services and resources and
supervises social work students as needed.
Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a
criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required
to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity
and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison
University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work
authorization.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
02/03/2023
Beginning Review Date
03/06/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Proposed Starting Date
03/20/2023
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a
diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free
of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate
discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color,
disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information,
national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students,
faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these
qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education
in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in
candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing
commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact
the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance
searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597
or . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at
752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to
assist you.
Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report
Notice of Availability - Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information
regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such
as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement
authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures,
protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon
confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters
of importance related to security and safety. The report includes
statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes
that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or
property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on
public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible
from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing
fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a
description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety
system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar
year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking,
and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student
housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire
safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the
Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses;
Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically
http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the
Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University,
Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by
calling (540)568-6769/6913.
Minimum Reference(s) Required
3
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/13846
Additional Posting Information
Candidates should submit a resume, as well as a cover letter that
addresses your commitment and experiences in promoting inclusivity
and diversity.
JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for
candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more
information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.
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