KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES · Knowledge of principles and practices of social work and case management techniques; · Knowledge of federal regulations, local laws and Department policies applicable to the assigned program; · Knowledge of current information pertaining to the symptoms, control, treatment, and effects of substance abuse, mental illness and family dynamicsin families dealing with chronic illness; · Knowledge of public and private social services providers within the community; · Knowledge of collaborative case planning; · Knowledge of de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques; · Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of social work, rehabilitation counseling and the application of social work concepts and theories; · Knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior and the cultural psychological implications of family disunity, unemployment, vocational rehabilitation,illness, delinquency, functional illiteracy, etc; · Knowledge of human development theory and psycho-social treatment process; · Knowledge of rehabilitation counseling theories, mission and practices; · Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); · Ability to demonstrate advanced interviewing and psychosocial assessment skills; · Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment in carrying out functions of the position. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE · Master’s degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling or closely related field and at least two (2) years of social work experience; and · A valid license to practice Social Work in the USVI |