Senior Social Worker

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Sr. Social Worker

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Social Work

STATUS: Full-time, regular

LOCATION: Washington, DC

SUMMARY:

This position is an exciting opportunity to serve with one of the most respected and impactful organizations in Washington, DC. Central Union Mission has been serving the homeless and low-income families in the nation’s capital for 138 years. The Mission has some of the most strategic programs in the nation for combatting homelessness and poverty. The individual in this position will provide services and support at the Mission’s Comprehensive Family Resource Center (CFRC) and all other programs and ministries under the direction of the Senior Director of Social Work as necessary.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties and functions include, but are not limited to the following:

80% Case Management and Related Services and Supports

Conduct intake and assessments: cognitive, functional, environmental, psychosocial data, etc.
Provide counseling support
Conduct crisis intervention support
Refer clients to available therapeutic, social service, educational and medical resources when appropriate
Plan, seek, advocate, and monitor services from various social service or health care organizations and staff on behalf of a client.
Assist with developing support systems to meet client needs by identifying and coordinating with a variety of available service providers necessary to maintain independent living, self-sufficiency and family stabilization
Actively pursue venues to acquire knowledge of the broader community that enhances the service delivery process
Plan, coordinate and execute, as appropriate, events that promote well-being (spiritual health, mental health, social-emotional, cognitive, physiological, environmental, financial, etc.)
Become familiar and gain a working knowledge of agency policies and procedures
Assist in completing surveys and other types of information gathering
Assist population in completing critical applications (food stamps, Social Security, identification cards, birth-certificates, job/housing searches, etc.)
Coordinate with the Senior Director of Social work to plan and oversee legal and immigration services from partner providers
Learn about the special needs, intervention strategies, and behavioral approaches for individuals with challenges such as domestic violence, substance abuse, diversity and family/inter-generational concerns and other challenging issues that plague the population
Serve as an advocate for equitability in all aspects of the service delivery process
Attend professional development trainings, as available and appropriate
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members
Maintain a flexible schedule, adaptive to the needs of the ministry

5% Resource Development and Acquisition (not fundraising)

Research both formal and informal social services or other related services and supports to meet the needs of the population
Arrange and coordinate meetings, attend community programs, events etc. to build good will

10% Ministry Documentation Support

Input and maintain up-to-date, accurate entries to the Mission-Tracker system or other necessary documentation vehicles as deemed appropriate and as directed
Prepare written and statistical reports, as needed

5% Other duties as assigned

Support the other work of the CFRC whenever possible
Attend work-related meetings, events within and outside of normal working hours
Must seek opportunities for on-going professional development and acquire necessary training, CEU hours as required for licensure and/or to remain relevant and current

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed LCSW with minimum five years of related work experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Ability to utilize the internet and other channels for research and to understand how to garner resources
Possess excellent skills as it relates to results orientation, critical and creative thinking
Demonstrated skills in working effectively with diverse clients from various backgrounds, ethnicities educational and financial challenges
Must be flexible and adaptable in meeting the needs of the client and ministry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Motivated and willing to engage in the teamwork process
Capacity to work independently, prioritize and meet deadlines
Physical Demands: The position is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking, and the ability to intermittently kneel down, stoop, bend at the waist, twist at the waist and reach, or sit for long periods of time. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, printers, multi-line phone systems).
Must have good vision to read a computer screen.
Ability to hear and speak to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive keyboarding, grasping, and reaching to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or standard office equipment.
Agreement with and commitment to Central Union Mission’s mission and statement of faith required. Committed Christian and currently active in a local Christian church required.

APPLICATION:

For more information or to apply for this position please contact Human Resources

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift

Experience:

Social work: 5 years (Required)
Case management: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Washington, DC 20001 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Central Union Mission

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