Social Worker
- business Project Self-Sufficiency
- directions_car 07860 Newton
- workFull-time
Title: Social Worker
Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to support families in overcoming obstacles and accessing essential services. This role involves providing emotional guidance and assisting them in developing the skills and resilience needed for a better quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
- **Needs Assessment:** Perform evaluations to determine the specific needs and objectives of families.
- **Case Coordination:** Create tailored support plans with ongoing review to track family progress.
- **Resource Navigation:** Connect families with community resources, advocating on their behalf to ensure service accessibility.
- **Emergency Support:** Offer immediate assistance during crises as required.
- **Group Facilitation:** Lead support groups, offering educational sessions on topics related to family well-being.
Additional Duties:
- Conduct home visits with expectant mothers and parents of young children for developmental assessments, prenatal advice, maternal health information, and parenting guidance.
- Keep precise records of cases with up-to-date documentation.
Required Qualifications:
- **Education:** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work or a closely related discipline.
- **Experience:** Proven experience working with families experiencing crises is essential.
- **Skills:** Excellent interpersonal communication abilities, strong empathy skills; proficiency in Spanish is advantageous.
Compensation Package: Includes health benefits, access to on-site childcare facilities, 401K plan options. Salary is competitive and based on experience level, references provided, among other considerations.
Place of work
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.
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Local radius
- Boston
- South Boston
- Cambridge
- Quincy
- Somerville
- Framingham
- Framingham Center
- Waltham
- Malden
- Brookline
Job ID: 8770660 / Ref: cddbca7f460cc5de249fef1cec034bbf