Social Worker I

Responsibilities

• Provides initial and annual assessments, education, and case management services to a complex, often long-term group of assigned clients, which includes in-home visits
• Prepares, evaluates, and maintains a service plan to meet the needs of the client including both Catholic Charities programs and other available community resources
• Supports and advocates on behalf of clients in the procurement of services and benefits entitlement, assisting with required paperwork as necessary
• Consults, cooperates, and educates community systems to facilitate linkage, referral, crisis management and follow up, focusing on attaining goals
• Maintains complete case documentation and records, as required by Catholic Charities, the funders, or licensure/regulatory bodies
• Coordinates with the supervisor on all aspects of client care and seeks appropriate guidance and feedback from other team members
• Utilizes behavior management, trauma-informed, person-centered, and solution-focused techniques to facilitate personal growth and minimize crisis
• May facilitate group or individual meetings to provide education, teach critical skills, and/or provide support for program participants
• Mentors other individuals within program
• May transport clients dependent on program guidelines and needs

• Current Social Work licensure approved by the State of Minnesota required (e.g. LSW, LGSW)
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field preferred
• Or a bachelor’s degree with a major in any field and at least one (1) year of experience as a social worker/case manager/care coordinator in a public or private social services agency
• Pass DHS background check and meet their requirements for the provision of case management by meeting the social work standards under the MN Merit System
• Ability to work with diverse and/or low-income populations, including those who may be experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, and/or mental illness required
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of current insurance coverage