Overview
As a Social Worker you play a pivotal role in addressing the psychosocial wellbeing of individuals families and communities. Your work involves providing support advocacy and intervention to help clients overcome personal and environmental challenges. This position is crucial in promoting social change improving relationships and empowering those in need.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessing clients needs and developing individualized care plans
- Providing counseling and crisis intervention
- Advocating for clients rights and entitlements
- Collaborating with healthcare professionals and community agencies
- Conducting psychosocial assessments and risk evaluations
- Facilitating support groups and educational programs
- Connecting clients with relevant resources and services
- Developing and implementing intervention strategies
- Maintaining accurate and confidential client records
- Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and services
- Participating in case conferences and multidisciplinary teams
- Providing education on social and emotional issues
- Participating in community outreach and advocacy initiatives
- Conducting home visits and fieldwork as needed
- Supervising and supporting social work students or interns
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work or related field
- Licensure or certification as required by state regulations
- Proven experience in social work or related field
- Strong understanding of social welfare systems and community resources
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy and compassion towards diverse populations
- Knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling techniques
- Ability to conduct thorough assessments and develop care plans
- Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate and confidential records
- Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations governing social work
- Ability to navigate and utilize community resources and networks
- Sound judgment and decisionmaking abilities
- Flexibility to adapt to diverse and challenging situations
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