Social Worker

Preferra Insurance; Clearwater (FL); Sur place; USD 3 582 000 - 4 684 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Social Worker to join the Safe Harbor team within the Department of Detention and Corrections in Clearwater, FL. You will provide crisis intervention, assessments, counseling, case management, referrals, and supportive services to help residents achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

The ideal candidate will connect homelessness services with the criminal justice system, work with law enforcement and community partners, and support positive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice or related field
• Two (2) years’ experience in a correctional environment or related case management
• Valid Florida driver’s license
• Credit check may be required

Responsabilités

• Provide crisis intervention, assessments, counseling, and case management
• Make referrals and provide supportive services to address individual needs
• Coordinate with law enforcement, treatment providers, and community organizations
• Help residents work toward stability and self-sufficiency

Description du poste

Help create a path from crisis to stability. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Social Worker to join our Safe Harbor team within the Department of Detention and Corrections. Pinellas Safe Harbor serves as both an emergency homeless shelter and a jail diversion program, providing a safe environment and access to services for individuals experiencing homelessness, including those involved in or re-entering the community from the criminal justice system. In this role, you will provide crisis intervention, assessments, counseling, case management, referrals, and supportive services designed to address individual needs, reduce barriers, and help residents work toward stability and self-sufficiency.

The ideal candidate is an adaptable and highly professional social work practitioner who can establish rapport with individuals facing complex behavioral, mental health, substance use, housing, and social challenges. They exercise sound judgment, remain composed during crisis situations, and are skilled at connecting individuals with appropriate resources and services. The successful candidate is resourceful, nonjudgmental, and comfortable collaborating with law enforcement personnel, treatment providers, community organizations, and other social service partners to coordinate care and support positive outcomes.

If you're looking for a role where social work and the criminal justice system come together to create opportunities for change, Safe Harbor offers a unique place to make an impact. Help connect homeless individuals with the services, resources, and support they need to move forward while reducing involvement in the criminal justice system and promoting successful community reintegration.

Starting Salary: $30.63/hour

Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM–5:30 PM), either Monday–Thursday (Friday–Sunday off) or Tuesday–Friday (Saturday–Monday off).

The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice or related field
• Two (2) years’ experience in a correctional environment or related case management
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
• Consideration for this position requires a credit check