Social Worker Community Assistance
Social Worker Community Assistance
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USD 41600 - 41600
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Job Description
Position Description
Working At Harris County Precinct 4:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart hustle and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative dynamic and forwardlooking.
What you will do for Harris County Precinct 4:
Harris County Precinct 4 seeks a Social Worker for our Community Assistance Department. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in bridging gaps between frontline services and policy opportunities while supporting resourcerelated projects that align with the agencys mission. This position provides handson experience in case management advocacy and resource navigation ensuring alignment with social work competencies and working both in the micro and macro space of social work. The role involves direct client interaction research project management and travel with a client centered holistic approach.Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Case Management and Client Services:
- Provide case management services to individuals and families addressing needs related to housing healthcare employment and more.
- Conduct client assessments develop service plans and follow up to ensure positive outcomes.
- Communicate with clients in person via phone email and remote platforms to provide guidance support and referrals.
- Use technology systems to manage client information requests intake track progress and document services.
- Advocacy and Research:
- Conduct research to identify gaps between frontline service delivery and policy implementation.
- Develop recommendations to align organizational practices with best practices in social work and advocacy.
- Work on projects to address systemic barriers and promote equitable access to resources.
- Research and prepare materials for advocacy initiatives to address unmet community needs.
- Resource Navigation and Workshop Development:
- Develop and facilitate social service workshops for clients and community members on topics such as housing stability financial literacy access to healthcare and other social servicerelated subjects.
- Collaborate with agency staff to identify and update community resource guides.
- Coordinate with community partners to strengthen resource networks and enhance client access to services.
- Fieldwork and Community Engagement:
- Travel to community centers social work offices outreach events and other locations to meet clients conduct assessments and provide services.
- Represent the agency at community meetings resource fairs and advocacy events.
- Work in both the field with possible assignments across 12 of our 10 community centers and the main Tomball office for professional development.
- Administrative Duties:
- Manage and resolve client service tickets ensuring timely and effective responses.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with agency policies and social work ethical standards.
- Participate in team meetings supervision sessions and professional development opportunities.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please callor email
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.- Case Management and Client Services:
Requirements
- Education:
- Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) or related masters program from an accredited U.S. program from an accredited university
- Exceptional listening and problemsolving skills.
- Exceptional conflict resolution skills and crisis stabilization support
- Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively interact with diverse groups with dignity and respect.
- Flexibility to travel locally to community centers agencies and outreach locations.
- Adherence to social work values ethics and professional principles or related field board and ethics standards.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences
Licensure/Certification:
- Mental Health First Aid or Motivational Interviewing Certification preferred
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Master Social Worker Supervisor (LMSWS) Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor (LCSWS) Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPCS) to practice in Texas or in the process of acquiring licensure. preferred
- Three 3 years of experience addressing constituent concerns resource navigation case management or social service support in the field. preferred
- Experience working with Social Work graduate level university internship programs or related graduate level internship programs. preferred
- Experience with Disaster Relief Effortspreferred
- Bilingual (Spanish Arabic Pashtu/Dari Farsi Amharic Omari Vietnamese Chinese French Nepali)preferred
General Information
Position Type Salary and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Fulltime
Harris County employees and interns receive a competitive salary.
Location:
Multiple Locations in Precinct 4 Varies
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Employment Type
Full-Time
