Coordinator - Social Services

Broward Childrens Center Inc; Cypress Isles Estates (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward Childrens Center Inc is seeking a Social Services professional to conduct psychosocial assessments and program intakes, coordinate data and charting, and ensure compliance in client paperwork.

The role requires coordinating with clients and providers, delivering crisis interventions, supervising interns, and supporting scheduling for home visits and center activities. A Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field is required, with bilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Non-Profit Management or related field.
• 1–2 years social work experience if BA is in unrelated field.
• Bi-lingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and program intakes.
• Gather and track client data for programmatic outcomes; ensure charts are documented.
• Maintain updated client paperwork in compliance.
• Communicate with program clients to ensure satisfaction and provide support/referrals.
• Assist clients to access benefits and services; coordinate with medical/mental health providers.
• Provide crisis intervention for housing, medical, mental health, and substance use needs.
• Assist Director of Social Services with staff recruitment, orientation, coaching, and discipline.
• Coordinate scheduling for in-home visits and center-based locations.
• Represent the program at community events and respond to inquiries about services.
• Assist with data collection, monitoring, and reporting for enrollment and social services.
• Plan monthly Social & Activity Groups and supervise interns.

Education

Bachelor’s in Social Work, Non-Profit Management or related field

1–2 years social work experience if BA is in unrelated field

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSConducting psychosocial assessments and program intakes along with the Director Social Services for clients of the Social Services programs.Gather and track client data for programmatic outcomes and ensure that client charts are thoroughly documentedEnsure that client paperwork is updated regularly and in complianceRegularly communicate with program clients to ensure program satisfaction, address challenges, collect data, inform of policies or updates, and provide support and referrals as neededAssist clients to access appropriate benefits and basic needs; appropriate medical, mental health and substance use treatment providers;Provide crisis intervention for immediate housing needs, medical, mental health and substance use issues;Assist Director of Social Services with direct care staff management including interview and hire process, providing orientation and guidance, reviews, and coaching and disciplinary action when needed.Assist the Social Services department with scheduling and coordinating staff for in-home visits as well as multiple center-based locations as needed.Assist with any community inquiries on all agency services, client referrals to community resources, and represent the program at occasional community events and/or presentationsCoverage of emergency cell phone on a bi-weekly basis or as neededPlan and execute monthly Social & Activity Group for programAssisting the Social Services Administrator with social service related programs and events such, nutrition education classes, parent groups, sibling groups and social work team meetingsAssist with supervision, task management and instruction of social work internsPrepare parent surveysOrganize and maintain client files and staff as required by the County grantAssisting with data collection, monitoring and reporting requirements related to enrollment and social services.Flexibility of working hours will be required to meet the child and family’s needs which include evening (2-3 per week) and weekend hours as neededCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSValid Florida Driver's LicenseFirst Aid/CPR Certification,WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderatePHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEMinimum Bachelor’s in Social Work, Non-Profit Management or related field, and/or 1-2 years social work experience if BA is in unrelated field.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A Confidentiality Agreement is required and must be signed upon commencement of service.Bi-lingual Preferred