Social Worker

Job title

Social Worker

Reports to

Director of Residential Services

Job purpose

Apostles House is looking for a Social Worker to enhance the quality of guests management, maximize satisfaction and promote self sufficiency. The successful candidate will be accountable for the full client care cycle. Social Worker duties include assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating actions required to meet the client’s health and human services needed.

Duties and responsibilities

Lead the effort in ensuring that clients are emotionally supported through solution focused modalities
Provide individual and group counseling to address personal, and/or interpersonal challenges, as per Individualized Action Plan (IAP) and/or as needed
Work collaboratively with Case Managers, MSA interns and executive team to help develop solutions.
Coordinate services with external providers and link families to appropriate community resources as needed
Crisis intervention, referrals and case management services to children and families
Conduct home and community visits as needed to assess family needs
Complete documentation, progress notes and reports as required by state, local and federal mandates and ethical responsibilities
Ability to plan, organize, and implement meetings/workshops involving a variety of topics and personnel
Serve as liaison on child welfare issues and share expertise with Apostles House team
Attend regular staff meetings and professional development workshops
Provide workshops to Apostles House staff and parents on variety of areas relating to child social/emotional development
Participates in departmental and organization events
Is highly visible and present
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Belief that all clients have what it takes to be successful.
Relentless work ethic, passion, and commitment to the urban community.
BSW or MSW with a minimum of one year of relevant experience required
Passionate and mission driven. Having a “Whatever It Takes” attitude is a must
Documented track record of personal and professional success
Extensive knowledge of child development and interventions
Experience in therapeutic modalities related to children and families in traditionally underserved communities, including assessment and treatment of trauma
Experience working within a social services environment
Must have strong organizational and communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to work with parents, children, administration, support staff, external government representatives, as well as community groups
Bilingual candidates (Spanish)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

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