Bilingual Social Worker & Case Manager (Disability Services)

Spinal Cord Living-Assistance Development, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Spinal Cord Living-Assistance Development, Inc. (SCLAD) in Hialeah, FL is seeking a Social Worker/Case Manager to support Program Participants by connecting them with community resources and building a dependable support network.

Responsibilities include intake interviews, ISS development, coordinating services, advocating for access, and documenting progress. English/Spanish bilingualism is preferred; a Social Work degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in Social Work (BSW/MSW) or related field.
• Prior experience in case management, disability services, or rehabilitation settings a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Florida social services, Medicaid/Medicare and community resources.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred for the Hialeah community.

Responsibilities

• In-depth intake interviews and basic social assessments to determine needs.
• Develop an ISS (Individual Service Strategy) from intake data.
• Implement ISS by connecting participants with community resources.
• Develop a reliable support network including family, friends, and professionals.
• Monitor continuum of care and document progress; update ISS as needed.
• Advocate to promote access to services and ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Social Work

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

About the Role:

SCLAD (Spinal Cord Living-Assistance Development, Inc.) is a community-based organization that serves persons with physical disabilities to promote independent living. SCLAD is looking for a professional Social Worker/Case Manager (CM) to join its team in Hialeah. In this challenging role, the CM will make a significant impact in the lives of Program Participants (PP) by connecting them with the resources and support they need to thrive; and to the greater community in which they live. This is a very challenging and rewarding position.

Responsibilities:
- In-depth intake interviews, basic social assessments to ascertain specific needs

- Development of an Individual Service Strategy (ISS) based on intake data and assessment

- Implement ISS, in conjunction with PP, by identifying and connecting PP with resources in the community that respond to the ISS.

- Develop, with PP, a reliable support network that may include family, friends, healthcare providers, therapists and other professionals

- Monitor PPs’ continuum of care; quality of support and services that form part of support network

- Document and report on PP’s progress; updating ISS as needed.

- Advocate on behalf of PM to promote access to services and successful rendition of same

Requirements:

• Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in Social Work (BSW/MSW) or related field
• Prior experience in case management, disability services, or rehabilitation settings a plus
• Strong knowledge of community resources, Medicaid/Medicare, and social service systems in Florida
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred given the Hialeah, FL community
• Empathetic, patient, and client-centered approach to care
• Interested/integrated in social media
• Technologically inclined
• Interested in learning new/related fields

About Us:

Spinal Cord Living-Assistance Development, Inc. (SCLAD) is a dedicated organization based in Hialeah, FL, since 1985, committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities by providing services and accessible affordable housing. Our clients trust us for our personalized, compassionate approach to care, and our team members are proud to be part of a mission-driven organization that truly changes lives every day.