Social Worker Job Description
As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for assessing clients' needs, developing care plans, and implementing interventions to address social and emotional difficulties. You will work closely with individuals, families, and communities to provide support, guidance, and access to resources that promote overall well-being. Additionally, you will collaborate with other professionals and agencies to ensure holistic care and advocate for social justice.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments to evaluate clients' needs and develop care plans
- Provide individual and group counseling to address social and emotional challenges
- Connect clients to community resources such as housing, healthcare, and education
- Advocate for clients' rights and access to services
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, agencies, and organizations to ensure holistic care
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records
- Stay updated on social work best practices and participate in continuing education
- Contribute to the development and implementation of social programs and initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or a related field
- State license or certification as a Social Worker
- Strong knowledge of social work principles, theories, and practices
- Experience in conducting assessments and developing care plans
- Excellent counseling and communication skills
- Empathy, compassion, and the ability to build rapport with diverse individuals
- Knowledge of community resources and the ability to advocate on behalf of clients
- Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams
- Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping
Skills
- Assessment and care planning
- Counseling and therapy techniques
- Advocacy and case management
- Community resource navigation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation and record-keeping