Community Social Worker

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual occupying this position will perform work in the community that supports establishing and building relationships with local CRC's, Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities, and other community providers and neighborhood associations in addition to, short- and long-term residential providers. These functions are directed at specific outcomes for program growth and participant support.

Participates in planning and implementation of special events and community outreach

• Marketing/Outreach Implementation Liaison with community supporters, agencies/organizations in public and non-profit sectors

ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS

• Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities to identify the necessary resources and services
• Connect clients with appropriate community resources, and/or refer clients to community services to help them in recovery
• Advocate and assist clients in navigating social service systems
• Organize and promote community outreach programs and workshops to educate the community on available resources and services
• Collaborate with other social workers, healthcare professionals, and community leaders to address larger community issues
• Document and maintain records of clients' cases, including services provided, assessments, and progress
• Develop community programs to assist with social issues such as homelessness, substance abuse, and domestic violence
• Work with other social workers, counselors, and health professionals to provide the best care for clients
• Advocate and assist clients in navigating social systems
• Monitor and evaluate clients' progress and modify treatment plans as needed
• Document and maintain records of clients' cases to ensure the quality and timeliness of assessment, tracking, and reporting accurate referral information
• Provide support to admin staff and volunteers, students
• Attends community resource and networking events
• Performs community and home visits to established members in program
• Performs presentations and distributes information to community providers

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes goals and objectives for OMY intake unit
• Provides support for transitioning clients into services
• Follows up with clients to ensure that their needs are met and to evaluate the effectiveness of their service plans
• Provides crisis intervention and counseling in situations requiring immediate social service attention
• Works with individuals, families or groups to improve their circumstances and capacity to manage social and personal issues
• Coordinates services with referral sources and other community resources to ensure timeliness of treatment services
• Attends and participates in meetings, coordinating information and care requirements with other care providers

Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations

• (HIPPA, State regulations, County Mental Health regulations)

Assess daily admission and discharges program status

• Monitor the volume of referrals to ensure that referrals are processed in a timely manner

Improve professional skills through continuing education, peer supervision, and individual supervision as needed

• Refer clients and/or family members to community resources, as necessary

Requirements

• Prerequisites and Qualifications for The Position:
• Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW), psychology or a related field
• Master's degree in social work (MSW), Psychology or a Social Science Degree
• Have a minimum of (1) years of experience in Community Work with nonprofit/ profit groups, organizations, and Volunteerism (Preferred)
• Counseling experience with adults and or families diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance use
• Valid FBI clearance, criminal history check and child abuse history clearance required
• Participation in and completion of all CBH mandatory in-services (must be completed with three (3) months of hire and then annually from the date of the initial training)
• Valid Pennsylvania Diiver's License

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retailment Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability