Social Worker

Thanal; Chennai District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Chennai seeks a social worker to assess clients’ needs and develop care plans. Responsibilities include providing counseling and ensuring access to resources. Candidates should hold an MSW, possess strong communication skills, and be willing to conduct home visits. This role is vital for advocating clients’ rights and requires maintaining confidential records. The organization promotes collaborative work within the community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of social work ethics, safeguarding, and community resources.
• Ability to maintain accurate, confidential records.
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork/home visits.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care or intervention plans.
• Provide counseling, guidance, and crisis intervention services.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Case management skills

Education

MSW

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs
• Develop and implement individualized care or intervention plans
• Provide counseling, guidance, and crisis intervention services
• Connect clients with community resources, benefits, and support programs
• Advocate for clients’ rights and access to services
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, educators, legal professionals, and community agencies
• Conduct home visits and community outreach when required
• Monitor client progress and adjust care plans as needed
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, policies, and relevant laws

Qualifications

• MSW
• Knowledge of social work ethics, safeguarding, and community resources
• Strong communication, empathy, and case management skills
• Ability to maintain accurate, confidential records
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork/home visits
• Background and reference checks as required