Social Worker

Description:

• Carries a caseload of residents, and provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency mission.
• Completes client assessments to include, intake assessments, overall client assessments, risk assessments
• Evaluates and assesses clients’ functioning, and supports clients in meeting individual goals.
• Practices person-centered and collaborative service planning with clients, also ensuring service plans are completed and signed by residents according to regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Interprets and explains agency policies and procedures to residents.
• Develop safety plans
• Provide individual and family counseling.
• Makes referrals and coordinates services for clients, including but not limited to, medical, mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment
• Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers.
• Links residents to community-based programs and collaborates with other services providers
• May run groups under supervision
• Participates in audit preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, LMSW or LCSW certification preferred

• A minimum of 1-year experience in Human Services preferred

Additional Qualification needed:

• Willingness to work with individuals with experiences of mental illness, and substance use.

• Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals.

• Patience and understanding for the sometimes-slow process of stabilization and recovery.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person