What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker Master Level position at Highland Park Community Development Corp?
Job title: Client Care Coordinator/ MSW/Social Worker Master Level
Reports to: supervisor of MSW
FLSA Status: Exempt / Full Time
Date Issued: August 2021
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Client Care Coordinator (MSW) is responsible for improving access to mental health services in the shelter and for assisting families that are homeless with navigating multiple systems and coping with the stressors and anxiety induced by the homelessness.
The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to the duties listed in the job description.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Through the employee’s own efforts, the employee accomplishes the following essential functions:
- Completes a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment with each family to understand strengths and service needs.
- Provide short-term counseling, crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and psychoeducation for families.
- Collaborates with ACS and/or preventive services agency when a family is child welfare involved; participates in ACS conferences to advocate for the family.
- Makes referrals and appropriate linkages.
- Facilitates group work (e.g. with young people, with fathers).
- Communicates and collaborates with service providers to enhance engagement and ensure quality.
- Provides education/training to other staff.
- Facilitates quarterly family meetings (with the family and shelter staff) to discuss planning efforts and progress.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Adheres to all policies and procedures, including those prescribed in the Highland Park CDC Employee Handbook.
- Maintain confidentiality and do not disclose information learned through the course of the job with people other than those who need to know including employee information, financial information, client information, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required.
- Minimum Required Education & Experience:
- Master’s Degree in Social work or related field
- Licensure (LMSW) or within three months of hire.
- Certification in First Aid, CPR
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development, emotional/behavioral health, mental health, parent-child relationships family dynamics, and diagnostic classification.
- Strong expertise in strength-based, solution-focused, and family-centered practice.
- Knowledge of guidelines, policies, and regulations relating to child welfare, safety, permanency, and well-being.
- Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures and ethnicities.
- Knowledge and experience with workgroup.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Preferred Education & Experience:
- 2 years related experience.
- Previous work experience with homeless population, MICA, or Veterans community
- Computer Skills:
- Proficient in computer software programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, CARES, etc.)
- Language skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Reads and comprehends simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; Writes simple correspondence; Presents information in one-on-one and small groups situations outside stakeholders, clients and other employees.
- Bilingual is preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life insurance
- Retirement - 401K with up to 3% employee matching (Vested schedule)
-PTO; Vacation, Sick, Personal, Mental Health day, Birthday
