Team Lead Social Worker – Trauma-Informed & Culturally Aware

Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of St Paul And Minneapolis; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis is seeking a compassionate Team Lead for its Blue Plus Team. You will oversee case management, provide short-term counseling, and help clients access supportive services, guiding goal setting for individuals and families.

Ideal candidates are trauma-informed, culturally aware, and capable of working with diverse populations. You will supervise staff, coordinate with schools and outside agencies, and ensure high-quality, person-centered services.

Qualifications

• Must hold MN Social Work License (LSW/LGSW/LISW/LICSW).
• One year of broad-based clinical experience preferred.
• One year of management experience, including supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in individual, family, and group counseling preferred.
• One year of experience as a case manager/care coordinator, preferably in health plan care coordination or county waiver case management.
• Ability to work with diverse and/or low-income populations, including those who may be experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, and/or mental illness required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake and comprehensive case management services including intake, interview and assessment, goal setting, information and referral services, and an individualized client case management plan.
• Provide assessment services and short-term counseling, skill-building techniques, and aftercare to individuals, couples and families.
• Provide client services in a variety of outreach sites in the community and division facilities as assigned. Conduct support/education groups as needed.
• Responsible for reviewing and ensuring the relevance, accuracy, and timeliness of data and reporting for purposes of accountability and client outcomes.
• May provide behavioral management support and consultation to collateral sources and coordinate joint efforts to address needs or problems of the client population being served.
• Make appropriate referrals and provide comprehensive decision-making counseling to help ensure client’s needs are being met.
• Develop cooperative working relationships with communities including schools, parishes, and other professionals on behalf of the clients we serve. Work collaboratively with outside agencies to provide behavior management support and consultation.
• Carry a caseload of clients per direction of supervisor
• Complete one or two chart reviews per staff person per month at the direction of the supervisor
• Establish regularly scheduled times in the work week where staff can call, email, instant message or meet in person to discuss client cases or ask questions
• Assist supervisor with the training of new Social Workers on their team, including shadowing and being shadowed on home visits with the new Social Worker, training new Social Workers on how to complete paperwork, and answering questions as they arise from new staff
• Facilitate or assist with the facilitation of team meetings at supervisor’s request
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Social work license

Case management

Supervisory experience

Counseling skills

Communication

Job description

Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis is seeking a compassionate Team Lead for its Blue Plus Team. You will oversee case management, provide short-term counseling, and help clients access supportive services, guiding goal setting for individuals and families.

Ideal candidates are trauma-informed, culturally aware, and capable of working with diverse populations. You will supervise staff, coordinate with schools and outside agencies, and ensure high-quality, person-centered services.