Community Social Worker Job at WES Health System, Philadelphia, PA

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  • WES Health System
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The individual occupying this position will perforn work in the community that supports establishing and building relationships with local CRC's, Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities, and other community providers and neighborhood associations in addition to, short- and long-term residential providers. services. These functions are directed at specific outcomes for program growth and participant support.

I. Participates in planning and implementation of special events and community outreach.

2. Marketing/Outreach Implementation

3. Liaison with community supporters, agencies/ organizations in public and non-profit sectors.

 ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of individuals, families, or c0Ill1nw1ities to identify the necessary resources and services.

• Connect clients with appropriate community resources, and or refer clients to community services to help them in recovery.

• Advocate and assist clients in navigating social service systems.

• Organize and promote community outreach programs and workshops to educate the community on available resources and services.

• Collaborate with other social workers, healthcare professionals, and community leaders to address larger community issues.

• Document and maintain records of clients' cases, including services provided, assessments, and progress.

• Provide crisis intervention and counseling in situations requiring immediate social service attention.

• Develop community programs to assist with social issues such as homelessness, substance abuse, and domestic violence.

• Work with other social workers, counselors, and health professionals to provide the best care for clients.

• Advocate and assist clients in navigating social systems.

• Monitor and evaluate clients' progress and modify treatment plans as needed.

• Document and maintain records of clients' cases to or see the quality and timeliness of assessment, tracking and reporting accurate referral information.

• Provide support to admin staff and volunteers, students.

• Attends community resource and networking events.

• Participate in community and home visits to established members in program.

• Perform presentations and distribute information to community providers.

• Duties may include but are not limited to establishing goals and objectives for OMY intake unit.

Clinical/Rehabilitations Roles and Responsibilities.

 Provides support for transitioning clients into services.

• Follow up with clients to ensure that their needs are met and to evaluate the effectiveness of their service plans.

• Provide crisis intervention and counseling in situations requiring immediate social service attention. Work with individuals, families or groups to improve their circumstances and capacity to manage social and personal issues.

• Coordinate services v.rith referral sources and other community resources to ensure timeliness of treatment services.

Attends and participates in meetings, coordinating information and care requirements with other care providers.

Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Ex. (HIPPA, State regulations, County Mental Health regulations))

Assess daily admission and discharges program status.

Monitor the volume of referrals to ensure that referrals are processed in a timely manner.

Improve professional skills through continuing education, peer supervision, and individual supervision as needed.

• Refer clients and/or family members to community resources, as necessary.

Requirements

Prerequisites and Qualifications for The Position:

1. Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW), psychology or a related field master's degree in social work (MSW) Psychology or a Social Science Degree and have a minimum of (1) years of experience in Community Work with nonprofit/ profit groups, organizations, and Volunteerism (Preferred)

2. Counseling experience with adults and or families diagnosed with mental i1lness and/or substance use.

3. Valid FBI clearance, criminal history check and child abuse history clearance required.

4. Participation in and completion of all CBH mandatory in-services (must be completed with three (3) months of hire and then annually from the date of the initial training).

5. Valid Pennsylvania Diiver's License.

 

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Immediate start,

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