Job Title: Social
Worker
Reports To:
Deputy Director of Social Services
and/or Director of Social Services
Status/Salary
Grade: Exempt/40 hours
Department: Social Services Department
Position
Summary: This position Provides
support to the participants of the Social Services Department including but not
limited to the MAP and Family Housing. Emergency transition, groups, and
program enhancement.
Position Functions:
1. Be an active and positive representative
of Social Services department at all times.
- Be a leaders in problem
solving, staff and program development with the guidance of the directors.
- MAP and Women’s program,
as assigned:
o Assure
that the population of the Programs is consistent with that of the Program’s
missions and stated goals they are designed to serve.
o In
consultation with the Director and Deputy Director, and Social Services team,
and program staff, revise the Programs goals as justified by research and
program experience to better meet the needs of the skid row client population.
o Assume
case management responsibilities for men and women as assigned.
o Assist
with the recruitment of participants in Social Services Programs.
o Assess
and evaluate applicants for admission to Social Service Programs.
o Assure
that all Program participants are assigned to – and attend - at least weekly
case management sessions and appropriate group meetings at least bi-weekly.
o Ensure
that all assigned chores are completed as scheduled.
o Ensure
that all clients (in the Men’s Program) are employed and saving in accordance
with their Program Plans. Also, unless otherwise designed in the Program Plan,
ensure that all men clients are enrolled in and attend an appropriate skills
enhancement program.
o Ensure
that clients within the Women’s Program are seeking appropriate employment or
schooling
o Assure
that all case recording is current and is completed and stored in accordance
with Program standards.
o Assure
that clients unable or unwilling to follow their Program Plans are referred to
more appropriate programs within the Program' guidelines of tolerance for
non-compliance.
o In
concert with the Director, Deputy Director and other Social Service staff
assume responsibility for regularly attending assigned community meetings. Meetings will be assigned based on the department's
needs.
4. Assistance with and coordination of
prioritization project with the Program Manager.
5.
On-duty
service to drop-in clients including activities in the women’s drop-in center,
as needed or assigned.
6.
Develop,
oversee, and attend the weekly social work forums for Skid Row Interns
7.
Participation
in weekly clinical supervision and staffing
8.
Community
outreach and collaboration with other social service agencies.
9.
Program
and community partnership development as available and assigned.
10. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Social Work or a
related degree; prefer experience with homeless adults, mental illness, or
other related fields. Bilingual Spanish a plus
Physical Requirements
of the Job: Requires ability to sit at computer for long periods of
time. Job position requires significant time sitting, some standing and some
travel time between offices. Varied shifts including
evening and weekend may be required.
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Job Title: Social
Worker, Ventura County
Reports To:
Director of Social Services
Status/Salary
Grade: Exempt/40 hours
Department: Social Services Department
Position
Summary: This position provides
support to the participants of the Social Services Department including but not
limited to the West Ventura Winter Warming Shelter, year round services in
Ventura County, and support to Vincentian Services
Position Functions:
1. Be an active and positive representative
of the Society at all times.
- Be a leader in problem
solving, staff and program development with the guidance of the Director.
- Winter Warming Shelter
program, as assigned:
o Assure
the participants are connected to the service providers who attend the shelter
as well as community supports in Ventura County
o In
consultation with the Director, and Social Services team, and program staff,
revise the Programs goals as justified by research and program experience to
better meet the needs of the Ventura community.
o Assume
case management responsibilities for men and women as assigned.
o Assist
with the recruitment of participants in future Social Services Programs.
o Assess
and evaluate applicants for admission to future Social Service Programs.
o Assure
that all Program participants are assigned to – and attend - at least weekly
case management sessions and appropriate group meetings at least bi-weekly.
o Connect
with and engage local service providers in an effort to assist clients.
o Assure
that all case recording is current and is completed and stored in accordance
with Program standards.
o In
concert with Director and other Social
Service staff assume responsibility for regularly attending assigned community
meetings. Meetings will be assigned
based on the department's needs.
4. Assistance with and coordination of
prioritization project with the Director.
5.
Participation
in weekly clinical supervision and staffing, as needed.
6.
Community
outreach and collaboration with other social service agencies.
7.
Program
and community partnership development as available and assigned.
8.
Other
duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Social Work; Prefer
experience with homeless adults, mental illness, or other related fields.
Physical Requirements
of the Job: Requires ability to sit at computer for long periods of
time. Job position requires significant time sitting, some standing and some
travel time between offices. Varied shifts including
evening and weekend may be required.
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