Social Worker: Basic Needs Advocate & Civil Aid

lasroc; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid Work schedule

Paid Lunch Hour

Health and dental insurance

Vacation and sick leave

401(k) match

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester seeks a proactive Social Worker to join the Basic Needs Team, assisting clients through their legal journeys. Your role involves interviewing clients, assessing their basic needs, and connecting them to essential community resources.

You'll develop personalized action plans and provide vital support to enhance clients' lives and legal outcomes. A commitment to social justice and experience with underserved communities are essential for this role.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field required.
• Relevant New York State social work licensure or eligibility for licensure is preferred.
• Prior experience working with individuals or families experiencing poverty is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Interview clients to identify needs and gather information.
• Conduct screening and assessment of clients' non-legal needs.
• Develop and implement individualized client action plans.
• Assist clients with applications for public benefits and housing.

Kenntnisse

Social work skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Resource navigation

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Jobbeschreibung

The Legal Aid Society of Rochester seeks a proactive Social Worker to join the Basic Needs Team, assisting clients through their legal journeys. Your role involves interviewing clients, assessing their basic needs, and connecting them to essential community resources.

You'll develop personalized action plans and provide vital support to enhance clients' lives and legal outcomes. A commitment to social justice and experience with underserved communities are essential for this role.