About Job

Full Time
Sacramento, CA
Listed 1 week ago

Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Sacramento

Position Summary

Social Worker (SW) provides support and counseling for men and women who have recently been incarcerated in prison and jail and returning to Sacramento. These services include one-on-one counseling as well as conducting periodic group sessions on recovery and mental health. SW responsibilities include conducting client intake assessments, evaluating client’s needs, listening to client’s concerns, documenting progress, and maintaining client notes. SW will be on a counseling team with one other Social Worker and part of a staff of 25.

Exodus Project provides an LCSW clinical supervisor, should the candidate be working towards their licensure as an LCSW or MFT.

Individuals with lived experience of incarceration, addiction recovery, and/or impacted by close family in the criminal justice system are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organizational Summary

Exodus Project launched in February 2019 as a program of St. Vincent de Paul Sacramento. Exodus Project provides mentoring, housing, employment services, counseling, transportation, case management, micro loans, and other resources for men and women returning to the community from incarceration. The goal is to reduce recidivism, alleviate poverty, and reunify families through a holistic approach that emphasizes human dignity, self-awareness, and an engaged spiritual life.

Through our program, thousands of returning citizens have accessed a variety of resources to support their transition home. Exodus Project works with (and employs) individuals of all faiths and/or no faith tradition; 2/3 of our staff is formerly incarcerated.

Duties And Responsibilities

Provide short to medium term one-on-one counseling services, in-person, by video, or by

phone

Plan, coordinate, manage, and implement support plans for clients
Monitor and evaluate clients’ progress
Conduct periodic groups with clients on recovery, mental health, parenting, grief etc.
Refer clients to higher levels of MH and SUD care
Maintain accurate, confidential records
Provide reports to Mental Health Diversion Court, as required
Perform other duties as assigned

A Special Works of

Qualifications

MSW or MFT degree and must have or be seeking licensure and be registered with BBS
Experience with client assessment, case management, and individual counseling
Experience preferred working with the justice involved, homeless, mentally ill, and/or substance

abuse population or other relevant social service work

Skills And Abilities

Appropriate, professional boundaries
Computer skills with proficiency in MS Office
Strong verbal communications skills
Strong organizational skills and time management
Understanding of and compassion for the population we serve and issues related to

incarceration, poverty, mental health, and addiction

Strong ability to counsel and mentor, both in groups and one-on-one
Capable of working independently and as part of a team

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

Sound judgment and discretion
Proactive workstyle
Previous work experience in a non-profit setting
Comfort with faith-based/interfaith organization
Preference given to those impacted by the criminal justice system and/or addiction

Hours And Compensations

40 hours per week; exempt position

Hybrid schedule available

$80,000-$90,000 annually, depending on experience and education

Benefits include holidays, vacation, sick leave, health insurance, life insurance

TO APPLY

Please submit resume and cover letter to: scastleman@svdp-sacramento.org

For additional information about Exodus Project: http://www.exodus-project.org

Exodus Project does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, culture, national origin,sexual orientation, disability, age, gender, or gender expression.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits