Hybrid SOCIAL WORKER chez None

SUMMARY

JOB DUTIES

• Assess consumer needs based on their needs, limitations, and desires.
• Develop a case plan with the consumer.
• Maintain constant communication with the consumer.
• Maintain consumer’s confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
• Coordinate and provides services that are client centered.
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally competent holistic services to victims.
• Develop and maintain client case records.
• Manage case assignments, draft service plans, review case progress and determine case closure.
• Collaborate with consumers and appropriate community agencies to coordinate and facilitate services for consumers.
• Assist consumers in making informed decisions by acting as their advocate.
• Attend court proceedings, if necessary.
• Actively participates in team review of records and cases.
• Follow policies and procedures, participate in quality reviews, reporting needed changes.
• Provide information to the public regarding the program.
• Provide case management/file documentation for individual caseload and submits biweekly and quarterly reports in a timely manner.
• Provide outreach and support services, i.e., mobile advocacy.
• Develop professional relationships with other Federal, State, and Tribal agencies, in order to develop resources for consumers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of health, social services, legal issues, and other general/local services throughout the Fairbanks area.
• Ability to learn and apply program/agency operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to report to work in a timely manner.
• Ability to operate computers utilizing a variety of computer software and ability to type. Ability to complete digital and paper forms accurately. 
• Understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, and ability to work effectively with Alaska Native populations.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Skill in oral and written communication. 
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative and respectful working relationships with children, parents, supervisors, and other employees.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.
• Ability to effectively present instruction, and/or information to individuals, staff, administrators, and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in social work
• Minimum two (2) years of work experience in case management OR
• Minimum two (2) years of direct service to the targeted population or similar experience
• Strong understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, with demonstrated experience working effectively with Alaska Native population.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)