Crisis Intervention Social Worker — Homelessness & Reentry

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in Largo, FL is seeking a Social Worker to join the Safe Harbor team within the Detention and Corrections Department. You will provide crisis intervention, assessments, counseling, and case management for inmates and homeless individuals, coordinating with law enforcement and community partners.

The role emphasizes serving individuals facing mental health, housing, and behavioral challenges to promote stability and reintegration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Two years of experience in a correctional environment or related case management.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Credit check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and counseling to inmates and persons experiencing homelessness.
• Coordinate services with internal departments and external agencies.
• Maintain documentation in jail management system and HMIS.
• Assist in transporting persons to appointments and housing opportunities.
• Prepare written weekly and monthly social worker reports.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Case management

Interagency coordination

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Jail management system

HMIS

Job description

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in Largo, FL is seeking a Social Worker to join the Safe Harbor team within the Detention and Corrections Department. You will provide crisis intervention, assessments, counseling, and case management for inmates and homeless individuals, coordinating with law enforcement and community partners.

The role emphasizes serving individuals facing mental health, housing, and behavioral challenges to promote stability and reintegration.