Social Worker

Towson; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,085 - 66,549; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Chattanooga is seeking a Social Worker to provide advocacy and support for individuals and families in crisis. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services and be licensed in Tennessee. Responsibilities include assisting clients, coordinating with agencies, and maintaining case records. This position offers a salary in the GS-10 range, along with comprehensive pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and three years of social services experience required.
• Must be a licensed social worker in Tennessee.
• Ability to document social services activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for individuals needing assistance.
• Document case notes and compile necessary documentation.
• Coordinate client appointments with other agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of civil and criminal law

Customer service skills

Ability to coordinate community events

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services

Licensed social worker in Tennessee

Job description

Work Hours

Library Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. (EST)
*Work may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

Work Location

Chattanooga Public Libraries

FLSA Status

This is an Exempt position.

Salary

GS 10 $55,085- $66,549

Department

Chattanooga Public Library

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

The Social Worker is a licensed position that provides for advocacy in the form of support and information for individuals, families, and seniors who are experiencing financial or any other kind of crisis.

SERIES LEVEL

This is a stand‑alone position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific duties.)

Provides support for individuals needing assistance, helps to identify resources, and facilitates options to improve a better quality of life.

Performs initial interview, listens to problems, identifies issues, documents case notes, and compiles documents as necessary.

Refers clients to other agencies and support systems; works closely with other coordinators and court personnel to provide documentation and determine resources and support needed.

Schedules, arranges, and organizes client appointments with resources, social service connections, and other agencies; answers questions and directs clients to appropriate areas.

Input data and tracks information of client services, referrals, and statuses; maintains and updates databases and other programs.

Participates in and conducts various community activities; assists and is actively involved in health fairs, local police department events, and other community courts; provides information, sets up tables, and ensures community is made aware of services.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co‑workers, managers and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or related field and three (3) years of experience in social services, community management, or related work; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed social worker in the State of Tennessee.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of the principles of civil and criminal law, city ordinances, state and federal laws, established precedents and sources of legal reference; knowledge of public service projects and programs; knowledge of customer service and related skills. Ability to use office machines and computer software; ability to coordinate, facilitate, and participate in community events and opportunities; ability to document social services activities and make presentations; ability to prepare routine correspondence and communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Positions in this class typically require reaching, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Safety Sensitive: N
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: Y

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check / drug screening / lift test / TB screening questionnaire / TB skin test / complete physical screening / DOT Clearinghouse / HepB Titer / fingerprinting / CJIS check.

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.