Social Worker, Community Health

Social Worker I

Full Time Professional Los Angeles, CA, US

Salary Range: $29.25 To $32.00 Hourly

We all face challenges and transitions in our lives, and when we do, we must be able to count on the strength of community for support. For the people of Los Angeles, Jewish Family Service LA (JFSLA) is that trusted source of support. We are a comprehensive network of services that welcomes individuals and families of all ages and identities to our full spectrum of care.

Our highly trained staff and volunteers work closely with individuals and their loved ones to problem-solve and guide them on their paths to safety, security, wellness, and fulfillment.

JFSLA staff share in our mission and work towards our goals with the highest level of responsibility, professionalism, and integrity. JFS demonstrates our commitment to our staff by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a nurturing environment.

JFSLA is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. In recruiting for our team, we seek the unique contributions that individuals can bring from all backgrounds. We strive for a diverse team in order to better serve our clients and ensure our excellence as an organization in identifying, designing and delivering solutions.

Be part of our commitment and join our family. For more information on our philosophy and services, please tour our website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

As part of a larger Homeless Prevention team with multiple programs, this Social Worker provides case management, budgeting, and housing advocacy-related, crisis intervention, and connection to resources to individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including survivors impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking while following to Housing First and Trauma-Informed Care principles.

• BA degree in social work or a related social service field (Minimum of BA in Social Work, or a related social service field; MA preferred)
• Bilingual Spanish highly desired
• Current unrestricted CA Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance
• Experience in work with persons impacted by interpersonal violencea plus
• Knowledge of trauma informed modalities of treatment.
• Knowledge of community resources a plus
• Interest in outreach, advocacy, and community-based social work
• Must be computer literate in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and the ability to learn new programs
• Culturally sensitive and able to work with a multicultural population
• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employment
• Demonstrate and maintain professional boundaries
• Exercise sound casework judgment and fiscal management skills
• Comply with documentation guidelines
• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan fingerprinting) prior to beginning employment
• Ability to work independently

• Provide first point of contact to new referrals from internal JFSLA programs or external community and intake services.
• Engage in outreach with housing providers, partner organizations, landlords, property managers, and other external stakeholders
• Provide education on money management, budgeting, and connect clients to other related financial empowerment resources
• Provide necessary bio-psycho-social, targeted case management, and financial well-Being assessments for eligibility and program appropriateness
• Develop a comprehensive and coordinate delivery of a case plan
• Provide crisis intervention, when indicated
• Prepare required reports and tracking (Including statistics on intake and outreach, number of clients served, description of services, expenditures for clients served through grant)
• Ensure proper paperwork and documentation are…