What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker-Atlantic City position at Volunteers of America Delaware Valley?
Provides direct clinical social work services to parolees with mental health difficulties. Clinical social work services include clinical assessment, clinical consultation, therapy and client-centered advocacy. This position will act as liaison between the client, the parole officer, the parole board member and the program through monthly Parole accountability Conference Team (PACT) meetings.
SCOPE OF DUTIES
- Interview the client, their families and other involved persons/agencies to obtain significant social and other data needed for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Conduct assessments for the purpose of establishing a plan to enhance the client's capacity for social functioning and community reintegration.
- Engage in therapeutic interactions with the client for the purpose of helping to resolve symptoms of mental disorder or difficulties in coping with the social environment.
- Maintain an extensive directory of resources relative to health care, social services, housing, social entitlement and disability agencies, and vocational assistance programs.
- Identify and implements appropriate referrals and linkages in the maintained extensive directory or resources.
- Engage, as requested, with referral source representatives including Parole Board members.
- Prepare reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations as required by funding source.
- Document client employment and progress in client's permanent file, and collects data as required by funding sources.
- Participate in required internal/external meetings.
- Interact with clients, staff, and outside contacts with respect and courtesy.
- Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
- Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions.
- Any duties assigned by Supervisor.