What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Child Well Being Specialist position at Deployed Services?
Deployed Services serves as a dedicated strategic partner to government and other clients. We hire individuals committed to excellence and who share our passion for making a positive impact in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
The Licensed Clinician (Specialist, Child Well Being) is the point of contact for matters related to child well-being at DHS sites.
Essential Functions:
Observe the physical environment, individual interactions, and verbal and nonverbal cues related to assessing child well-being concerns to ensure appropriate interactions between facility staff, family members, and children
Proactively propose solutions that leverage existing services and coordinate immediate interventions and case management activities among requisite facility staff as necessary to support a child’s well-being
Partner with management on decisions regarding the care of children who are experiencing current and/or ongoing medical, psychological, physical limitations, developmental, behavioral, or safety needs that require frequent attention or close monitoring, such as those identified as Elevated In-Custody Medical (ECMR)
Assist CBP personnel in documenting and transferring information for individual cases due to the complex requirements for HHS placements of children with special needs and for other downstream partners
Proactively engage with children to support their well-being, including identifying children in distress or at risk of distress
Provide brief, ongoing education during musters and provide facility staff requested tools to respond to specific situations with children, highlight success stories, and provide other insights into culturally sensitive care
Report activities to leadership on a regular basis via shift reports and supervisory meetings
Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field; doctoral degree preferred
Licensed Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Doctor level prepared psychologist (LP) or equivalent within the state(s)
2 years of working experience in child development, culturally aware and trauma-centered care, performing clinical evaluations in direct engagement with children and their families
Prior experience in an immigration setting is strongly preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS)
Must pass a drug test, motor vehicle record check, and background check after accepting a conditional offer of employment
