Social Worker - Social And Human Services (Hybrid)

State of Connecticut - Department of Correction; Windsor (CT); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

Leadership development

Supportive work environment

Descripción de la vacante

The State of Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the BESB to support individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This full-time role involves developing individualized service plans, coordinating resources, and ensuring confidential, quality service in a statewide context.

You will collaborate with families and partners, maintain documentation, and provide crisis support with safety planning while adhering to privacy and

Formación

• Master's degree in social work or closely related field with 1 year of case management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in social work with 2 years of case management experience.
• Experience with professional interviewing techniques and counseling.
• Requires valid driver's license; travel across state may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and coordinate individualized service plans to support independent living.
• Connect clients with BESB programs or community resources.
• Provide case management oversight and track client progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with agency requirements.
• Deliver crisis support and develop safety or support plans as needed.
• Collaborate with families, service providers, and community partners for high-quality service.

Conocimientos

Social work knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Policy interpretation

Report writing

Educación

Master's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in social work

Descripción del empleo

Introduction

Step into a role where your support helps clients build independence.�

The State of Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) as a Social Worker - Social And Human Services. BESB is Connecticut’s primary agency supporting individuals who are blind or visually impaired, offering programs that promote education, independence, and lifelong success. This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about supporting individuals with diverse abilities and navigating disability-related service systems.�

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• LOCATION: Windsor, CT
• HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (First Shift)
• NOTE: Frequent travel throughout the state is required

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Comprehensive benefits - visit the State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more
• Opportunities for leadership development, professional growth, and continued learning
• A supportive environment that values collaboration, compassion, and work/life balance

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Develop and coordinate individualized service plans to support independent living
• Connect clients with BESB programs or community-based resources
• Provide case management oversight and track client progress
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with agency requirements
• Deliver crisis support and assist with developing safety or support plans when needed
• Collaborate with families, service providers, and community partners to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Manage confidential information in compliance with privacy and state regulatory standards

ABOUT US

ADS provides statewide programs and services that enhance the lives of older adults and individuals with disabilities. ADS leads efforts in employment, education, advocacy, independent living, and accessibility, and is committed to protecting rights and promoting independence for Connecticut residents.

BESB supports individuals who are blind or visually impaired from early childhood through adulthood. Through specialized instruction, advocacy, and coordinated services, BESB helps clients build the skills and confidence needed to thrive in school, work, and daily life.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency or facility this class is accountable for the provision of intensive supportive social case work services to an assigned caseload of individuals and families.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs a variety of highly skilled case work services;
• Obtains medical, physical and social histories of clients in order to provide maximum services to individual;
• Confers with clients, relatives, professional associates and other social welfare agencies regarding case problems;
• Provides counseling services to an assigned caseload;
• Provides services to aged and disabled clients in boarding or convalescent homes;
• Conducts and interprets results of investigations, professionally evaluating their significance;
• Seeks employment, housing, financial assistance and other services for an assigned caseload;
• Independently prepares case histories, forms and reports;
• Performs related duties as required.

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES:

• Performs a variety of highly skilled case work services for children and youth;
• Maintains medical, physical, social and psychological histories;
• Counsels families, children and youth both individually and in groups;
• Investigates, evaluates and makes recommendations for Juvenile Court on all petitions alleging neglect or abuse of children;
• Recruits and selects foster and adoptive homes for placement of children;
• Consults with psychologists, psychiatrists and other staff to develop and administer treatment plans;
• Consults with community groups to determine appropriate referrals and develop community resources;
• May supervise volunteer workers in conjunction with department volunteer services programs;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of principles, techniques and methods of professional social work; various economic, emotional, medical, psychological and social factors influencing attitudes and behavior of individuals and families; Knowledge of community resources available to individuals and families; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Considerable ability to interpret and apply social work policies; prepare clear and concise reports and case histories.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

• A Master's degree in social work or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience in the self-directed use of case management techniques and counseling to sustain or restore client functioning OR a Bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in the self-directed use of case management techniques and counseling to sustain or restore client functioning.

NOTES: closely related fields are: applied sociology, child development, child welfare, clinical psychology, counseling, human development and family studies, human service, marriage and family therapy, nursing, social and/or human services, education and criminal justice

Qualifying experience at this level must include the use of professional interviewing techniques, provision of skilled counseling to an assigned client caseload and assessment of basic client needs (nutritional, environmental, financial, medical, protective service) through continuing personal observation during visits, intervention and evaluation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

For state employees successful completion of the Social Worker Trainee program may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting individuals with visual impairments or blindness or experience working within disability related programs.
• Experience coordinating services across multiple providers, agencies, or community resources.
• Experience maintaining accurate case records and documentation in accordance with agency standards.
• Experience providing crisis intervention or developing safety/support plans.
• Experience facilitating referrals and monitoring follow through with recommended services.
• Experience communicating professionally with clients, families, community partners, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing confidential information in compliance with privacy and regulatory requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates cannot be appointed until all degree requirements are completed.
• Incumbents in this class will be required to possess retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.
• DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES: Incumbents in this class may be required to communicate fluently in American Sign Language.

This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.