Social Services Specialist/Social Worker-Houma

Social Services Specialist / Social Worker in Houma, Louisiana

This position will be based in Houma, LA and not a remote position. On site office hours are 8am-4:30pm weekdays.

The Social Services Specialist / Social Worker will provide assessments, referrals, education, service planning, and care coordination services to CrescentCare clients with a focus on increasing self-management and adherence to medical and behavioral health treatment plans.  The qualified incumbent will work as a part of an interdisciplinary team with CrescentCare and/or community providers; while maintaining a close working relationship with direct supervisor to support high quality service provision.

Competencies for Success

• Technical skills to use electronic health record, incident reporting system, email, and other information systems
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to schedule work production to meet timelines with attention to detail
• Knowledge of and the desire to work with a cross-disability population including, but not limited to, those living with HIV and/or mental health issues
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle crisis intervention

Responsibilities are, and not limited to, the following:

• Ensures expedient client access to needed resources (food, housing, health insurance, medical & psych care, financial resources, etc.)
• Engage clients in face to face contact approximately 4-5 hours a day
• Provide a minimum of 24 total documented UOS per day
• Complete a psychosocial assessment and create an individualized plan for services with each client
• Submits well-written notes based on treatment/care/recovery plans, thorough strengths-based assessments, and other required paperwork within required deadlines
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with and routinely consult with case managers, healthcare providers, psychiatrists, and health educators both within the agency and the community at large; participate in huddles and care team meetings as requested and able
• Responsible for ensuring clarity on program expectations and standards, including but not limited to record keeping and documentation, behavioral expectations, work quality and productivity expectations, effective teamwork, and client-centered ethical practice

Requirements

• Three (3) years providing social services
• Minimum age of 21
• Must have reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid car insurance
• Physically able to provide services in office-based and community-based settings where climbing several flights of stairs might be necessary
• Travel is required for the purpose of meeting with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel/management
• Demonstrated technical & computer skills appropriate for the position 
• Federal criminal background check
• 40 hour work week

Education Requirements

• Minimum education level required is a BA/BS
• Maximum education level is a Master’s Degree in Social Work and the LCSW credential
• If hired, documented proof of highest level of education completed must be delivered on first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• LCSW
• Fluent in Spoken and Written Spanish
• Federally Qualified Health Center experience (FQHC) 
• HIV/AIDS knowledge and patient experience
• Experience with the LGBTQ community

Why CrescentCare?

We Offer an Extensive Benefits Package

• Paid Time-off:  Vacation, Sick and 11 Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan – 1.5% Employer Contribution; additional Employer match with Employee Contribution
• Employee Wellness Plan and Employee Assistance Program