Community worker Jobs in Washington, DC

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Community Support Worker promotes mental health and addresses behavioral health issues within the service population, working directly with children and adolescents. The role involves facilitating client transitions to independence, endorsing community resources, and providing information and referral services.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate post-placement services and comprehensive case management for unaccompanied children (UC).
• Complete individualized needs assessments and develop case plans, considering culture, language, and special circumstances.
• Manage a caseload of 25-40 cases.
• Maintain high standards of record-keeping per USCRI and ORR policies.
• Provide information, education, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to ensure each child receives necessary services.
• Continuously assess placement safety and appropriateness using child welfare principles and social work best practices through phone / video calls, interviews, and home visits.
• Build a network of local pro bono legal resources and service providers for UC and sponsors, and track individual progress.
• Coordinate and maintain communication with key stakeholders.
• Participate in regular training and communication sessions with the supervisor and headquarters staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications :

Thank you for your interest in Hillcrest Children and Family Center. Due to the high volume of applications, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.