Bilingual Social Worker - Crisis & Advocacy

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health center in Milwaukee is seeking a dedicated social worker to provide psycho-social assessments and intervention plans. The ideal candidate will have a BSW, a current social work license, and experience working with diverse populations. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, maintaining documentation, and advocating for patients. Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in social services with diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with basic legal principles related to Social Work.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psycho-social assessments and develop intervention plans.
• Counsel and advocate on behalf of patients facing various issues.
• Collaborate internally with an interdisciplinary team.
• Establish and maintain a referral network of local agencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation in patient charts.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention strategies

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Problem-solving skills

Education

BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) degree

Current Social Work license

Job description

A community health center in Milwaukee is seeking a dedicated social worker to provide psycho-social assessments and intervention plans. The ideal candidate will have a BSW, a current social work license, and experience working with diverse populations. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, maintaining documentation, and advocating for patients. Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are required.