Social Worker

Position Summary

The position is for a social worker in the CWFS division for the Homemaker Services program. The Homemaker service program is a preventive program that supports families in managing daily activities with their children. The incumbent will understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with the functions of the position.

Culture and Values

• We put children, youth, and families first: We listen to and incorporate the voices of children, youth and families in all that we do.
• We seek equity and transformation in our communities: We courageously work within and outside systems to create opportunities for children, youth and families.
• We strive for excellence: We hold ourselves to the highest standards and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• We are powered by collaboration: Our work is stronger when we trust, partner, and respect each other and the communities we serve.
• We are driven by compassion: We lead with kindness, care, and empathy and believe in the endless potential of the people we serve and our team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage maximum caseload of 25 families.
• Oversee homemakers assigned to client families.
• Monthly home visits to families assigned.
• Ongoing assessment of service needs and appropriateness of service.
• Development and review of Task Plans with each family.
• Recommendations for reauthorization, including recommendations for increased/decreased hours and case closing.
• Advocacy for clients in securing additional services and/or linking with other community resources.
• Maintenance of case records and preparation of all required reports.
• Liaison with primary case workers from other agencies and HASA staff.
• Attend in-service training and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• Two plus years of related experience, preferred.

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Demonstration of sensitivity to clients' ethnicity, cultural background and family situations.
• Basic awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS on families, preferred.
• Sound casework and assessment skills.
• Effective advocacy skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize community resources.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Pay

$66,300 - $70,000 / year

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