Description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team. As a Social Worker with us, you'll have the chance to impact individuals and communities, helping them navigate through life's challenges and empowering them to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to join our team working to build resilience in our communities. The Social Worker will play a key role in providing case coordination, referrals and linkages to other service providers. This role also provides other early intervention activities and educational interventions to at-risk youth, particularly African American youth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical social work, with a focus on prevention and early intervention strategies and experience providing therapy services as a registered associate with BBS.

A Greater Hope is a nationally accredited community-based organization providing health care to the community's most vulnerable. A Greater Hope provides a continuum of care that includes Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment, Foster Care, Adoption, Live Scan, Kinship Support, Domestic Violence Counseling, Supervised Visitation, Probation and Behavioral Health Care services. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for children and families through culturally responsive integrated services. Our goal is that every client, from a 38-year-old single dad to 3-day-old twin baby girls, finds A Greater Hope.

Key Responsibilities: 

Case Management: Provide comprehensive case management services, including assessment, goal setting, and coordination of services to meet the needs of program participants. Develop and monitor prevention and early intervention plans tailored to each individual's strengths and challenges.

Educational Sessions: Facilitate individual and group educational sessions on topics related to mental health, coping strategies, stress management, and life skills development. Adapt curriculum and activities to meet the unique needs and interests of participants.

Documentation: Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of all client interactions, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and referrals in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with confidentiality regulations and ethical standards.

Resource Referrals: Provide participants with linkages and referrals to community resources and support services, including mental health treatment providers, educational programs, housing assistance, and other relevant resources as needed.

Collaboration: Collaborate with program staff, including mental health specialists, office assistants, and community partners, to ensure coordinated and holistic care for program participants. Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and training sessions as required.

The starting salary range for this position is $67,060-$69,072.

Requirements

For this position we are seeking someone that meets the following requirements? 

• Master's degree in social/human services field from an accredited program.
• Associate MFT, MSW, or PCC with active BBS number..
• Minimum of 1 years of experience providing clinical social work services, preferably in a youth-focused setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills, with experience conducting psychosocial evaluations and developing treatment plans.
• Experience providing individual and group therapy using trauma-informed approaches is preferred.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, family systems theory, and trauma-informed care principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic alliances with diverse populations.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and collaborate with community partners.
• Commitment to cultural competency, equity, and social justice principles in mental health practice.
• Proficient in Spanish preferred
• Be able to obtain Criminal and Child Abuse Clearance from the State of California/Department of Justice.
• Must be available full-time and able to adjust work day/work week to provide services when clients and families need them, which can routinely include evenings and occasionally weekends, in order to ensure coordination and continuity of services
• Demonstrate the Understanding of the importance of compliance with HIPAA privacy practices.
• Ability to adhere to our attendance and punctuality policy.
• Must pass and remain current in CPR/First Aid.
• Must be able to effectively utilize computers and basic computer software.
• Must meet contract and insurance requirements. 
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record. Must be at least 18 years old with at least 2 years of driving experience. 
• A Greater Hope includes all employees in the DMV pull notification process, notifying AGH of infractions throughout the process. 
• All Employees are required to report all arrests within 48 hours of arrest as per Licensing requirements. 
• Must pass a drug screen, physical exam, and Tuberculosis skin test. 
• A Greater Hope participates in E-Verify and will verify your Social Security Number. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, strong conflict resolution, communication and organizational skills; with great attention to detail.