Licensed Social Worker

York County Community Action Corp. 
YCCAC is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to alleviate the effects of poverty, attack its underlying causes and to promote the dignity and self-sufficiency of the people of York County, Maine.

Licensed Social Worker
$5,000 sign-on bonus

YCCAC Head Start is  more than a day care! We provide high-quality child care, comprehensive education, and health and well-being services to children 6 weeks to 5 years.  As the Licensed Social Worker, you will improve the mental health, behavioral outcomes, and educational growth of children in the Head Start program. You will make a difference in your community as you bring positive changes in the life of our families!

Benefits:

• $5,000 sign-on bonus payable in four installments ($1000 after completion of months 3, 6, 9 & $2000 after 1 year – external applicants only)
• Financial funding for professional development.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• School year schedule including school breaks.
• Excellent compensation package that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement benefits and match, and Employee Assistance Program.

With us you will:

• Strengthen your leadership and supervising skills.
• Empower staff through shared knowledge and resources.
• Support the development of a positive environment to improve the mental health and social-emotional growth in children and families in the Head Start program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Special Education Services to assure the needs of each child with disabilities are met, including their transition to Public Schools.
• Work collaboratively to ensure a wellness approach to mental health for children, families and staff.
• Supervise and guide the Special Education teacher.
• Support staff in creating a physical and cultural environment that promotes positive mental health and social and emotional functioning.
• Oversee IEP/IFSP implementation and attend IEP/IFSP/Transition meetings.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.
• Must be a Licensed Social Worker and will maintain the credential.
• Must have at least three years of management experience.
• Must have experience working as a Licensed Social Worker.

Apply now in our Career Center – it only takes a few minutes!

To be considered, please include a cover letter with your resume. Completed application packets may be reviewed upon receipt. 

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Please email questions to: apply@yccac.org       EOE