What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Police Social Worker position at City of Concord, NH?
Description
The City of Concord is currently seeking an Outreach Social Worker who can engage with individuals and families in our community by providing case management around many of the social needs affecting our city: access to safe shelter, substance use disorder, treatment, mental health resources and more.
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $27.44 to $31.86 per hour with comprehensive benefits package. $38.79 is the top of the pay scale.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Open until filled. Daily review of applications.
A City Application is required. Applications may be completed online at www.concordnh.gov. For more information on applying, please call the Human Resources Department at (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – Annual and Sick
- 13 Paid Holidays, as well as a Floating Holiday on election years
- NHRS Pension Plan
- 457 Investment Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility and student loan repayment for qualifying positions
- Wellness Program: Wellness program with incentives for participation, reimbursement program for fitness related activities and classes.
Continuous review and selection process.
Job Summary
Examples of Duties
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology or other social science related field with a minimum of three years of related experience.
Prior home visiting experience preferred.
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
Experience working collaboratively with public safety organizations is preferred but not required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of local social service organizations that provide assistance to individuals and families in need.
Modern office methods, procedures, equipment, business letter writing, and standard record keeping techniques.
Confidentiality protocols as they relate to licensure, individuals, situations and documents.
Skill in:
Sufficient computer skills to perform the documentary functions of the position.
Assessing and evaluating individualized situations.
Superior communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to successfully interact with a wide variety of individuals.
Ability to gain confidence and trust of person with whom they interact.
Mental and Physical Abilities to:
Exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
Organize and maintain documents and records so as to be safe, clean, and readily retrievable.
Interpret departmental policy, procedures, and guidelines.
Deal effectively with psychological and environmental problems arising in connection with case work, especially involving emotionally charged situations with individuals who have experienced trauma.
Establish rapport with individuals and social service organizations.
Deal effectively with other agencies, employees, and the members of the public.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
Solve practical problems and interact with a variety of individuals in various unique situations.
Perform duties while sitting at a desk.
Working Conditions:
Work is conducted in the office, clients’ own residence and within the community. Incumbent will be expected to conduct home visits and additional community-based visits as needed; this could be individually or with another Police Social Worker. Home visits with clients could include homeless encampments or a place not meant for human habitation, in this instance, a two Social Worker response is expected.
As a civilian employee, will be provided available safety equipment to support community work.
The employee may be exposed to noise.
Our organization is committed to ensuring fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, age, religion or other social identities in accordance with state and federal law. We recognize that each individual brings a unique perspective that is informed by their life experience and identity. Our organization is committed to recruiting and retaining the best qualified individuals based on a holistic review of their knowledge, skills, experience, understanding, communication and abilities.
Salary : $27 - $39