Social Worker - Social And Human Services; Hybrid

Step into a role where your support helps clients build independence.

The State of Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) as a Social Worker
- Social And Human Services. BESB is Connecticut’s primary agency supporting individuals who are blind or visually impaired, offering programs that promote education, independence, and lifelong success. This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about supporting individuals with diverse abilities and navigating disability-related service systems.

• LOCATION:
  
  Windsor, CT
• HOURS:
  
  Full-time, 40 hours per week
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Monday
  - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (First Shift)
• NOTE:
  
  Frequent travel throughout the state is required

• Comprehensive benefits - visit the State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more
• Opportunities for leadership development, professional growth, and continued learning
• A supportive environment that values collaboration, compassion, and work/life balance

• Develop and coordinate individualized service plans to support independent living
• Connect clients with BESB programs or community-based resources
• Provide case management oversight and track client progress
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with agency requirements
• Deliver crisis support and assist with developing safety or support plans when needed
• Collaborate with families, service providers, and community partners to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Manage confidential information in compliance with privacy and state regulatory standards

ADS provides statewide programs and services that enhance the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities. ADS leads efforts in employment, education, advocacy, independent living, and accessibility, and is committed to protecting rights and promoting independence for Connecticut residents.

BESB supports individuals who are blind or visually impaired from early childhood through adulthood. Through specialized instruction, advocacy, and coordinated services, BESB helps clients build the skills and confidence needed to thrive in school, work, and daily life.

In a state agency or facility this class is accountable for the provision of intensive supportive social case work services to an assigned caseload of individuals and families.

• Performs a variety of highly skilled case work services;
• Obtains medical, physical and social histories of clients in order to provide maximum services to individual;
• Confers with clients, relatives, professional associates and other social welfare agencies regarding case problems;
• Provides counseling services to an assigned caseload;
• Provides services to aged and disabled clients in boarding or convalescent homes;
• Conducts and interprets results of investigations, professionally evaluating their significance;
• Seeks employment, housing, financial assistance and other services for an assigned caseload;
• Independently prepares case histories, forms and reports;
• Performs related duties as required.

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES:

• Performs a variety of highly skilled case work services for children and youth;
• Maintains medical, physical, social and psychological histories;
• Counsels families, children and youth both individually and in groups;
• Investigates, evaluates and makes recommendations for Juvenile Court on all petitions alleging neglect or abuse of children;
• Recruits and selects foster and adoptive homes for placement of children;
• Consults with psychologists, psychiatrists and other staff to develop and administer treatment plans;
• Consults with community groups to determine appropriate referrals and develop community resources;
• May supervise volunteer workers in conjunction with department volunteer services programs;
• Performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of principles, techniques and methods of professional social work; various economic, emotional, medical, psychological and social factors influencing attitudes and behavior of individuals and families;
Knowledge of community resources available to individuals and families;
Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;
Considerable ability to interpret and apply social work policies; prepare clear and concise reports and case histories.