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Social Worker
Position Description:
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and
families. Develop individual self-sufficiency plans which will help fathers become emotionally involved and
financially responsible for their children.
Reporting Structure:
Reports to: Social Services Coordinator
Supervises: N/A
Job Status: Non-Exempt, Fulltime
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
 Completes a social assessment, which includes personal interviews as well as collection of secondary information to complete an individualized plan for self-sufficiency and responsible fatherhood.
 Assists participants in overcoming barriers through intervention, advocacy, and referrals
 With the support of the individual, identifies achievable goals, barriers, provides support and counsel to participants achieving identified goals
 Facilitates peer and family support groups, including the development and selection of topics and programs and securing outside guest speakers
 Completes police and abuse record checks
 Assists in administering the FFSC fatherhood curriculum and expands fatherhood knowledge in the FFSC classroom and Father’s Rap sessions
 On-going case management including maintaining weekly contact with graduates for at least one year after graduation to monitor achievement of program goals
 Documents individual records and forms to provide accurate and timely tracking of information
 Develops and maintains network of community resources and social support systems, as necessary, to assist individuals and their children/families to move to self-sufficiency
 Review and possess a working knowledge of all programs, forms, and grants related to your duties
 Must be able to work flexible schedule, some evenings, and required 6 Saturday events per year.
 Mandatory to attend all staff and department meetings, participant graduations, and bonding events.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 Must be culturally competent in working with men who need maximum direction regarding responsible fatherhood issues
 Must have effective verbal and written communications skills
 Must be able to utilize agency and community resources to meet goals
 Must be able to organize and present information
 Must be able to multitask
 Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
 Must be team oriented and be able to work independently
 Must understand and practice the NASW code of ethics
 Must be familiar with MS Office Suite
Educational and Experience Requirements:
 Minimum requirement is a BSW or related degree in Human Services; MSW preferred
 Must have experience in working with at-risk populations and prior work with group facilitation, individuals and/or family coaching
 Must have competence in working with men who need direction as it relates to relates to responsible fatherhood issues
Other:
 Must possess a valid Missouri drivers license and have a reliable, insured vehicle

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person