Social Worker

About the role

Career Team is a leading workforce development organization focused on transforming lives through technology and compassionate services. We are currently seeking a Social Worker to join our Employment and Training Services team.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and group interventions, as well as necessary staff interventions
• Support customers' success by providing counseling services and outlets for discussion regarding all aspects of a participant’s life
• Make referrals and appropriate linkages
• Partner with the case manager to provide wrap-around services
• Support customers in achieving their individual success plans
• Provide education/training to other staff
• Maintain accurate and appropriate records of all case management interactions
• Submit required reports
• Report any critical incidents to the appropriate authorities, supervisors, and contract managers
• Prepare and present reports of activities and accomplishments
• Approach each day and task with a "ZAG" mindset

Requirements

• A Maryland Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s Degree from an accredited university
• Prior experience in care coordination work
• Knowledgeable about the local region and relevant partners
• Experience in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, de-escalation techniques, and vicarious trauma
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• A Valid Driver's License

Qualifications

• A Maryland Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s Degree from an accredited university
• Preferred knowledge of EARN, TANF, or similar services
• Training in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, de-escalation techniques, and vicarious trauma
• Ability to apply positive engagement, motivational, and leadership skills in a culturally appropriate manner
• Experience, knowledge of, and sensitivity to homeless issues, and the particular issues and barriers faced by families, children, and veterans experiencing homelessness
• Verbal and written communication skills, including detail-minded record-keeping and excellent computer skills
• Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive
• Ability to facilitate/supervise groups preferred
• Experience in care coordination work
• Ability to hear and process critical feedback, as well as, provide it to others
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on commitments
• Flexibility, creativity, positive attitude, and good humor

Skills

• Knowledgeable about the local region and relevant partners
• Ability to apply positive engagement, motivational, and leadership skills in a culturally appropriate manner
• Experience in care coordination work
• Verbal and written communication skills, including detail-minded record-keeping and excellent computer skills
• Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive
• Ability to facilitate/supervise groups preferred
• Experience in care coordination work
• Ability to hear and process critical feedback, as well as, provide it to others
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on commitments
• Flexibility, creativity, positive attitude, and good humor

Benefits

• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employee-sponsored HSA on any qualifying plans
• Disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off, offered on an accrual basis

Pay

$60,000 - $65,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, Exempt

About Career Team

Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization. The organization has received numerous honors, including being named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies and receiving the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.