Social Worker I

Jobtailor; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities in Minneapolis, MN seeks an experienced social worker/case manager to provide comprehensive services, including in-home assessments and ongoing case management. You will develop individualized service plans, facilitating access to community resources and benefits while maintaining detailed documentation.

The role requires Minnesota licensure (LSW/LGSW), at least a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, and a background check.

Qualifications

• Current Social Work licensure approved by the State of Minnesota required (e.g. LSW, LGSW).
• Pass DHS background check and meet requirements for provision of case management.
• Ability to work with diverse and/or low-income populations, including homelessness and mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial and annual assessments, education, and case management services with in-home visits.
• Maintains service plans to meet client needs across Catholic Charities programs and community resources.
• Advocates for clients to obtain services and benefits, assisting with required paperwork.
• Coordinates with supervisor and team, using trauma-informed approaches to minimize crises.
• Maintains complete case documentation and records per regulations and funders.
• Mentors other program participants and may transport clients as program guidelines allow.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides initial and annual assessments, education, and case management services to a complex, often long-term group of assigned clients, which includes in-home visits
• Prepares, evaluates, and maintains a service plan to meet the needs of the client including both Catholic Charities programs and other available community resources
• Supports and advocates on behalf of clients in the procurement of services and benefits entitlement, assisting with required paperwork as necessary
• Consults, cooperates, and educates community systems to facilitate linkage, referral, crisis management and follow up, focusing on attaining goals
• Maintains complete case documentation and records, as required by Catholic Charities, the funders, or licensure/regulatory bodies
• Coordinates with the supervisor on all aspects of client care and seeks appropriate guidance and feedback from other team members
• Utilizes behavior management, trauma-informed, person-centered, and solution-focused techniques to facilitate personal growth and minimize crisis
• May facilitate group or individual meetings to provide education, teach critical skills, and/or provide support for program participants
• Mentors other individuals within program
• May transport clients dependent on program guidelines and needs

Requirements

• Current Social Work licensure approved by the State of Minnesota required (e.g. LSW, LGSW)
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field preferred
• Or a bachelor’s degree with a major in any field and at least one (1) year of experience as a social worker/case manager/care coordinator in a public or private social services agency
• Pass DHS background check and meet their requirements for the provision of case management by meeting the social work standards under the MN Merit System
• Ability to work with diverse and/or low-income populations, including those who may be experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, and/or mental illness required
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of current insurance coverage