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Residential Social Worker
Career Insights for Family / School / General Social Worker
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$63,391 / year median in Iowa
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Requirements:
Health screening and TB test prior to employment with results that indicate the person is free of communicable diseases. Maintain a valid driver's license and be approved by Vera French auto insurance carrier. All Vera French employees that transport a Vera French client in his/her personal or agency vehicle must also have a D-3 Chauffeur's License. Employees are required to maintain a minimum personal vehicle coverage that equates to $100,000 each person and $300,000 each accident. Must have no criminal record or founded dependent adult abuse report, or must be evaluated by DHS and given authorization for employment in a health care facility. Satisfactory background checks with previous employers and references. Why Join Vera French?Mission-driven work:
Help enhance the mental health of our community through quality, accessible, and comprehensive care.Supportive values:
Join a team grounded in compassion, empowerment, respect, resourcefulness, professionalism, and community service.Growth opportunities:
Access in-house training, learning management resources, tuition reimbursement, and loan repayment eligibility after one year. Benefits Group Health Insurance (UnitedHealthcare) DentalVision Insurance (Delta Dental) Employer-paid Life, AD&DLong-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha) Supplemental LifeShort-Term Disability options 401(k) Retirement Plan 3% employer contribution (vested day one) 25% match on employee contributions up to 6% Paid Time Off 9 paid holidays 9 paid sick days 2 weeks vacation 1 Vera French DayBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans