Contracted Social Worker 3-5 hours per month
Summary of Position:
National Ataxia Foundation seeks a compassionate, experienced, and licensed clinical professional to serve as Contracted Social Worker (CSW). This role will provide direct support to the Ataxia community. The CSW will ensure delivery of high-quality services that empower individuals and families to navigate complex medical, mental health, and daily living challenges. Virtual group meets on the 3rd Thursday at 4pm with optional in-person gatherings 4 times per year in the greater Seattle area. For details and application process, please visit https://www.ataxia.org/about-naf/careers/
Responsibilities:
Attend in-person or virtual group once per month as scheduled.
Facilitate support group meeting or portions of meetings
Connect support group members with local resources such as mental health services and other daily living resources in their local communities during or immediately after the meeting (no additional on-call consultations).
Provide information during support group meetings from time to time about a topic of the groupâs choice such as stress management, difficult conversations, etc.
Qualifications:
Required
Masterâs degree in Social Work (MSW).
Current social work license in good standing
Demonstrated experience serving individuals with complex medical conditions and with resource navigation.
Preferred
Current LCSW or equivalent state clinical license in good standing.
Experience in rare disease, neurology, or chronic illness communities.
Trauma-informed care training.
Weâre committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. If you meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to applyâeven if you donât check every box.
Hourly Compensation: $60
Summary of Organization:
Ataxia is a rare neurological disease affecting tens of thousands of people in the US and many thousands more around the world. It is progressive, affecting a personâs ability to walk, talk, and use fine motor skills.
The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) was established in 1957 to help persons with Ataxia and their families. Our mission is to accelerate the development of treatments and a cure while working to improve the lives of those living with Ataxia. NAFâs vision of a world without Ataxia will be accomplished through our primary programs of funding Ataxia research, providing vital programs and services for Ataxia families, and partnering with pharmaceutical companies in the search for treatments and a cure. We work closely with the worldâs leading Ataxia researchers and clinicians, promoting exchanges of ideas and innovation in Ataxia discovery.
Pay: $60.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
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National Ataxia Foundation seeks a compassionate, experienced, and licensed clinical professional to serve as Contracted Social Worker (CSW). This role will provide direct support to the Ataxia community. The CSW will ensure delivery of high-quality services that empower individuals and families to navigate complex medical, mental health, and daily living challenges. Virtual group meets on the 3rd Thursday at 4pm with optional in-person gatherings 4 times per year in the greater Seattle area. For details and application process, please visit https://www.ataxia.org/about-naf/careers/
Responsibilities:
Attend in-person or virtual group once per month as scheduled.
Facilitate support group meeting or portions of meetings
Connect support group members with local resources such as mental health services and other daily living resources in their local communities during or immediately after the meeting (no additional on-call consultations).
Provide information during support group meetings from time to time about a topic of the groupâs choice such as stress management, difficult conversations, etc.
Qualifications:
Required
Masterâs degree in Social Work (MSW).
Current social work license in good standing
Demonstrated experience serving individuals with complex medical conditions and with resource navigation.
Preferred
Current LCSW or equivalent state clinical license in good standing.
Experience in rare disease, neurology, or chronic illness communities.
Trauma-informed care training.
Weâre committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. If you meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to applyâeven if you donât check every box.
Hourly Compensation: $60
Summary of Organization:
Ataxia is a rare neurological disease affecting tens of thousands of people in the US and many thousands more around the world. It is progressive, affecting a personâs ability to walk, talk, and use fine motor skills.
The National Ataxia Foundation (NAF) was established in 1957 to help persons with Ataxia and their families. Our mission is to accelerate the development of treatments and a cure while working to improve the lives of those living with Ataxia. NAFâs vision of a world without Ataxia will be accomplished through our primary programs of funding Ataxia research, providing vital programs and services for Ataxia families, and partnering with pharmaceutical companies in the search for treatments and a cure. We work closely with the worldâs leading Ataxia researchers and clinicians, promoting exchanges of ideas and innovation in Ataxia discovery.
Pay: $60.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
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