Early Intervention Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Make a Meaningful Impact from the Very Start

Join our team of passionate professionals dedicated to supporting infants and toddlers (birth to age three) with developmental delays or medical diagnoses that place them at risk. As an Early Intervention Licensed Social Worker (LSW), you will empower children and families in their natural environments (primarily home settings), focus on developmental growth, mental health, trauma-informed care, and social-emotional well-being.

Opening:

• Home Based Early Intervention Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• Location: Columbus
• 1st Shift: Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm

What You'll Do:

• Deliver family-centered early intervention services in alignment with each child's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Conduct functional assessments in home settings and help develop meaningful outcomes based on family concerns and priorities.
• Provide counseling, trauma-informed care, and therapeutic support to children and their families.
• Actively participate in IFSP development, reviews, and annual updates.
• Collaborate with transdisciplinary team members using the principles of primary service provider (PSP) and coaching models.
• Advocate for families and help them access needed supports and services.
• Maintain accurate case documentation, data entry, and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work
• Ohio Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) Developmental Specialist Credential, or able to obtain within first 24-months of employment.
• 10-30 hours of coursework/seminars in child development, family-centered practices, early intervention strategies, IDEA Part C regulation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ohio Driver's License
• Preferred qualifications include: Early Intervention Certificate, two or more years' experience working with children birth-5 with developmental delays or disabilities, one (1) year experience working in I/DD or mental/healthcare setting.

Rewards and Benefits:

• $25.16 to $37.74 per hour based on experience; salaried exempt.
• Affordable medical plan options, including dental and vision, start 1st of the month after hire.
• Life insurance at no cost to you.
• Generous employer match retirement program.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Six (6) paid holidays.
• 168 hours of annual Paid Time Off that starts after 90 days of employments.
• Robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

About: Hattie Larlham is a not-for-profit disability service organization providing care and support to over 1,600 children and adults throughout Ohio. Because we believe life is sacred, Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through our commitment to comfort, joy and achievement. Our compassionate and dedicated staff focuses on creating a nurturing environment in which individuals have opportunities to learn, have fun, feel safe, loved, and make choices about what happens in their lives.