Social Worker Family Support Worker Newton, NJ

Social Worker Family Support Worker job at Project Self-Sufficiency. Newton, NJ. Full-time Family Support Worker needed to assist families in addressing challenges and navigating services, while providing emotional support and helping them to build the skills and resilience they need to improve their lives.

• Assessing Needs: Conduct assessments to identify the needs and goals of families.
• Case Management: Develop individualized support plans and provide regular follow-up to monitor progress.
• Connecting Resources: Link families to community resources and provide advocacy and support to access services.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Support Groups: Facilitate support groups and provide education on various topics related to family support.
• Home Visits: Meet with pregnant women and parents of young children to conduct early developmental screenings, offer guidance on prenatal and maternal health, and parenting skills.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or a related field.
• Experience: Experience working with families in crisis.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, empathy, proficiency in Spanish a plus.

Health benefits, on-site childcare, and 401K plan available. Competitive salary commensurate with previous experience, references, and other factors.