Social Worker

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

Resource navigation

Problem-solving skills

Education

BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) degree

Current Social Work license

Job description

Join our team committed to the highest quality healthcare!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct thorough psycho-social assessments and develop intervention plans for patients and families.
• Counsel and advocate on behalf of patients facing issues including but not limited to domestic violence, protective and ongoing services for special needs children and adults, guardianship, unplanned pregnancies, paternity issues, mental health or AODA.
• Collaborate internally as part of an interdisciplinary team of Providers, Nurses, Behavioral Health Providers, Health Educators and Case Managers to stabilize crises, improve patient functioning, link client to services and coordinate with external community resources.
• Establish, cultivate and maintain a referral network of local agencies and link clients to resources as appropriate.
• Identify service-gaps and research options to assist patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient charts and submit statistical reports as requested.
• Participate as an active team member of the Social Services Department at staff meetings, in-service training and workshops, department problem solving exercises and providing support to coworkers.
• Actively provide feedback to leadership for quality improvement of workflows and processes.
• Represent the clinic in meetings, conferences and coalitions and actively advocate to end the root causes of poverty, mental health, housing, and health care access.
• Comply with the Sixteenth Street TB Control Plan including PPD testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) degree.
• Must hold a current Social Work license.
• Minimum of two years of experience in the social services field, working with individuals and families of diverse multicultural and economic backgrounds required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of human development over the lifespan, DSM-5 mental health diagnoses, crisis intervention strategies, resource navigation, patient engagement and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with basic legal principles related to Social Work such as mandated reporting, adoption, guardianship, custody, paternity, emergency detentions, etc.
• Comply with licensure and continuing education requirements for the profession.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license, use of an automobile and current auto insurance.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.