Social Worker

Job Summary

MECA is seeking a compassionate and skilled Social Worker to join our Early Intervention team supporting children from birth to age 3 with diagnosed developmental conditions. This role provides meaningful, relationship-based services delivered directly in home and community settings, helping families build skills, access resources, and support healthy child development during critical early years.

This is a highly impactful position ideal for clinicians who are passionate about pediatric social work, early intervention, family counseling, and community-based practice.

What You Will Do

As an Early Intervention Social Worker, you will:

Provide social-emotional developmental evaluations for infants and toddlers within the family context

Deliver individualized counseling and family support services in home and community settings

Conduct home visits to assess parent-child interaction and environmental needs

Develop evidence-based recommendations and intervention strategies

Coordinate community, medical, and supportive resources for families

Participate in IFSP meetings, transition planning, and interdisciplinary team collaboration

Complete timely, accurate evaluation reports and daily documentation

Support families in achieving developmental and functional goals

Collaborate with therapists and early intervention professionals across disciplines

Why This Role Matters

This position directly impacts a child’s most critical developmental years. You will play a key role in helping families:

Improve developmental outcomes

Strengthen parent-child relationships

Access essential community resources

Navigate early intervention services with confidence and support

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work (Required)

Active New Mexico Social Work Licensure (Required)

Experience in social work, family services, or pediatric/early childhood settings preferred

Required Skills & Abilities

Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently in home and community environments

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Ability to build rapport with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams

Proficiency in basic computer systems and electronic documentation

High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Additional Requirements

Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Ability to travel to home and community visits during working hours

Commitment to HIPAA compliance and ethical standards of care

Key Responsibilities Include

Social-emotional assessments and developmental evaluations

Family counseling and caregiver coaching

Resource coordination and case management

IFSP participation and interdisciplinary collaboration

Home visiting and environmental assessment

Progress documentation and evaluation reporting

Support for discharge and transition planning

Work Environment

This is a field-based position providing services in homes and community settings. Flexibility, independence, and strong time management are essential.

Productivity Expectations

Maintain 90% productivity standards

Manage a caseload of approximately 30 therapy hours per week (full-time equivalent)

Ensure timely completion of documentation and service delivery

What We Offer 

Meaningful, mission-driven work in early childhood development

Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment

Opportunities for professional growth and supervision (if applicable)

Ongoing training and development

Compliance Statement

All employees are required to comply with MECA policies, HIPAA regulations, and all applicable federal and state guidelines. Confidentiality of client information is strictly enforced.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates often have experience in:

Early Intervention

Pediatric social work

Family counseling or home visiting programs

Infant and toddler development services

Community mental health or case management

Interdisciplinary therapy teams