Social Worker
Career Team is looking to hire a Social Worker as part of the Employment and Training Services team. This position will be responsible for providing one-on-one and group interventions, as well as necessary staff interventions, and supporting customers' success. This position will provide counseling services and outlets for discussion regarding all aspects of a participant’s life, inclusive of mental, social, physical, emotional, and behavioral health aspects that may be beyond the scope of regular staff. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.
The Social Worker is an integral part of our team and will assist us with our mission of accelerating the human condition!
Career Team also offers a competitive package including:
401 (k) with a generous employer match;
medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employee-sponsored HSA on any qualifying plans;
disability insurance;
supplemental insurance;
paid holidays and paid time off, offered on an accrual basis.
Your Impact on Career TEAM’s Success:
Meet every participant for a 1-on-1 introductory session within 14 days of enrollment
Respond within 24 hours to participants' requests for service
Provide individual and group supports and interventions
Provide individual and group counseling sessions
Responsible for making referrals and appropriate linkages
Partner with the other staff including the case manager, to provide wrap-around services
Support customers in achieving their individual success plans
Provides education/training to other staff
Maintain accurate and appropriate records of all case management interactions
Submit required reports
Report any critical incidents to the appropriate authorities, supervisors, and contract managers
Prepare and present reports of activities and accomplishments
Approach each day and task with a "ZAG" mindset
Other duties as assigned
To Qualify for This Role, You Must Have:
A Maryland Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s Degree from an accredited university. A Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Level II or III, with a bachelor’s degree, is also preferred
Preferred knowledge of EARN, TANF, or similar services
Multilingual or bilingual preferred
Training in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, de-escalation techniques, and vicarious trauma
Excellent communication and computer skills
Knowledgeable about the local region and relevant partners
Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive
Ability to facilitate/supervise groups preferred
Experience, knowledge of, and sensitivity to homeless issues, and the particular issues and barriers faced by families, children, and veterans experiencing homelessness
Ability to apply positive engagement, motivational, and leadership skills in a culturally appropriate manner, working with adults and their children from diverse and multiply challenged backgrounds
Experience in care coordination work
Verbal and written communication skills, including detail-minded record-keeping and excellent computer skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with good personal boundaries and appropriate use of authority
Ability to hear and process critical feedback, as well as, provide it to others
Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on commitments
Flexibility, creativity, positive attitude, and good humor
A Valid Driver's License
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 annually
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt