Social Worker Case Manager

Multiple full time, compassionate English and Spanish-speaking professionals needed to provide case management, crisis intervention, group work and supportive counseling for low-income single parents and displaced homemakers in center-based and community-based environment.  

Responsibilities:

  • Interview clients during intake process to assess psychological, emotional, and social information.

  • Establish course of action by exploring options and setting goals with clients.

  • Obtain assistance for clients by referring them to community resources, arranging appointments, and establishing rapport with other agencies.

  • Foster clients’ actions by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior, explaining and suggesting new options.

  • Document and maintain case records.

  • Follow up with clients periodically to monitor progress and adjust goals accordingly.

  • Adhere to agency policies and procedures, participate in quality reviews, and report needed changes.

  • Maintain client confidence and protect agency operations by keeping information confidential.

  • Contribute to team efforts by assisting with agency events.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Objectivity, confidentiality, and persistence

  • Good planning and organizational skills

  • Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication abilities

  • Empathy, compassion, and interpersonal skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications

  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Education, Experience and Licensing Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or a related field required. 

  • Masters in social work or licensed clinical social worker a plus

  • 2-5 years’ related experience

On-site childcare, generous vacation package, health benefits, and 401k plan available for full-time positions.  Salary commensurate with previous experience, references, and other factors.

Place of work

Project Self-Sufficiency
127 Mill Street
07860 Newton
United States of America

Employer profile

Project Self-Sufficiency has assisted low-income individuals and families in northwestern New Jersey since 1986.  Services offered at Project Self-Sufficiency include high school equivalency education, computer courses, employment skills training, job placement services, support groups, parenting classes, childcare and preschool, legal assistance and education, counseling and advocacy, referrals, and help with emergency basic needs, like food and clothing.  For more information about the programs and services offered by Project Self-Sufficiency, visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org or call 973-940-3500.

Comparable jobs

  • Social Worker
  • Family Support Worker
  • Case Manager

Local radius

  • Boston
  • South Boston
  • Cambridge
  • Quincy
  • Somerville
  • Framingham
  • Framingham Center
  • Waltham
  • Malden
  • Brookline



Job ID: 8757456 / Ref: 159b8b44773004721089bbc341a12d55

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Project Self-Sufficiency

Employees
11-50
Industry
Public service, associations and institutions