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Social Worker Licensed- Days
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.
$60,198 / year median in Kentucky
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
- Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
- Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a career that supports:
- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Autonomy in a warm team environment
- Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
- DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
- Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
- Lead coordination of work assignments for co-workers and/or subordinate employees, prioritizing activities and project deadlines for patients, and providing technical assistance as needed.
- Conduct interviews, assessments, and counseling sessions with patients to obtain background information, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress according to measurable goals.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to devise, review, and modify treatment plans for patients, and provide consultation to security and healthcare staff on patients' behaviors and mental health concerns.
- Prepare and maintain reports, documentation, and summaries of patient history, diagnosis, and treatment course in compliance with facility and company policies.
- Participate in treatment team meetings, assist in job shadowing and orientation of new employees, and ensure services are provided in compliance with safety and mental health policies and procedures.