The Senior Social Worker will provide direct services to clients, including engagement, assessment, service plan development and monitoring, referral, advocacy, therapeutic counseling, reassessment, exit summaries, and staff training. This position reports to the Director of Social Services of Fulton Community Reentry Center.Salary Range: $80,000 - $84,000 annually
Requirements
Essential Duties:
Coordinate client services with mental health, medical, employment, educational, and other social service providers
Review and sign off on assessments, including, but not limited to, psycho-social assessments
Supervise the Case Management Department, including quality control of services and documentation
Manage a small caseload for a diverse client population
Provide clinical groups and individual sessions as needed, with a focus on addressing the trauma of incarceration
Monitor and document all resident progress toward service plan goals
Document all interactions with, or on behalf of clients
Maintain familiarity with program resources and contacts available on- and off-site
Communicate and collaborate with the client support team and service providers to enhance engagement and ensure the quality of service
Report directly to the Director of Social Services for supervision
Deliver professional development training to other staff, including how to facilitate various groups and services
Complete program reports
Attend assigned training
In person attendance is required to collaborate with coworkers
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in social work required
·New York State LCSW certification required
Two years of relevant work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
SIFI certified
Experience working with older adults and/or individuals with a history of legal system involvement
Key Competencies:
Strong understanding of Trauma-Informed Care
Must have the flexibility to work some evenings and occasional weekends, as needed
Excellent and demonstrated writing ability
Ability to travel locally
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Knowledge of DHS CARES system, Google Suite, and database management skills
Knowledge of community resources
Ability to solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflicts, and listen
Able to deal calmly in crisis situations and handle multiple tasks effectively under pressure
Effective at working collaboratively well with diverse groups
Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and efficient
Engaging personality and detail-oriented skills are essential
Strong oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills are necessary
Effective leadership skills
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