Social Worker (Licensed)

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY :

LMSW provides high quality social work interventions in various components of the Vision Services team according to identified service needs. Maintain a high level of knowledge of available services, funding streams, resources, and programs offered through other community organizations. Collaborates effectively with our 211 / LL partners to stay abreast of community trends and local resources.

Subscribe to and actively promote adherence to Goodwill of the Finger Lakes Values and community programs. Work with leadership to achieve organizational and departmental strategic goals. Competencies needed to be successful in this job include but are not limited to technical skills, effective communication, compassionate and motivating, strong organizational and planning skills, the ability to be flexible, and deal with ambiguity. LMSW will need to be innovative, resourceful and have a strong skill in computer usage and data literacy to assist in facilitation of service delivery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides high quality social work interventions to individuals experiencing vision loss and other co-occurring conditions related to needs.

Promotes self- advocacy, empowerment, and independence.

Assess need for housing, finance, social support, linkage to physical and / or mental health services, employment, and educational services.

Consult with other professional staff to plan, coordinate, and assess participant rehabilitation objectives.

Monitor and support emotional, social and psychosocial well-being

Attends and participates in other organization and community activities as recommended or assigned to foster relationships and partnership opportunities.

Maintain an up-to-date schedule, timecard keeping, vacation requests and expense reports in a timely manner.

Participate in staff in service training and community conferences (when appropriate) to maintain proficiency in the use of methods and equipment to meet participants’ needs.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

Must have a Master’s degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education and be licensed within the first six months of hire.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to clearly communicate processes and methods to both patients and internal / external stakeholders. Effective professional written correspondence and verbal communication is required. Ability to write business correspondence, and effectively present information and respond to questions from participants, referring agencies, colleagues, and the public. Capability to understand government procedures and regulations.

REASONING ABILITY :

Able to follow procedures, collect data, draw valid conclusions, and problem solve.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.