Licensed Housing Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

With the belief that they were there when we needed them, so we must be there now that they need us , Veterans Inc., the largest provider of supportive services to Veterans and their families in New England, is seeking to fill the Licensed Social Worker position and become a valued member of Veterans Inc. team!

This position will lead the overall service needs for veterans within our transitional housing programs and those placed in permanent housing.

Services will include site and home visits to monitor housing stability and provide a full range of social service's needs.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAY TO DAY

• Provides psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, and a full range of social services to participants.
• Responsible for documentation needs through case notes and evaluations in participants' files.
• Provide direct services to veterans through coordinated and safe settings and outreach sites.
• Provide direct and indirect resources and services available for needs addressed by the veteran. Provide timely follow-up and follow-through practices.
• Provide veterans with VA and other public benefits such as health care, daily living, personal financial planning, transportation, fiduciary and payee, legal, childcare, housing counseling, employment and training opportunities, and temporary financial assistance.
• Refer direct services to veterans tailored to meet each veteran's unique needs.
• Responsible for understanding grant requirements and achieving goal outcomes of our programming.
• Responsible for conducting self-audits on files as necessary to ensure proper data documentation and audit readiness.
• Responsible for any reporting needs.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE :

• LICSW - licensed independent clinical social worker- required
• Master's Degree in Social Work or Related Field plus a minimum of 5-years' experience in outreach, case management, and supervision.

Doctor of Social Work Preferred.

• Management / clinical supervisory experience required
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with veteran population; sensitivity to veterans-related needs and issues.
• Knowledge of current career preparation, technology-based, and competency-oriented training methodologies.
• Provide a positive image for the program, being a role model and empathetic support for the clients, while maintaining professional distance and objectivity.
• Good communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, including techniques for positive motivation, handling difficult people, and teamwork.
• Knowledge of service areas, job market, economic and political trends, and resources.
• Must be able to pass a CORI Background records check.
• Compliance with Veterans Inc. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Religious and Medical Exemptions are considered.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full Time employees includes :

• BCBS Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• $2,000 Medical Opt-Out program if you have medical coverage through another source.
• Retirement Plan (403B) with a $2,000 Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Up to $2,000 a year in Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Parental Leave

For more information, or to apply now; visit our website. Please do not mail, email, or fax your cover letter / resume as we are limited to only accepting completed applications through our career page.

Mailed, emailed, or faxed cover letter, resume, and applications will not be reviewed .

Veterans Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.

If you need assistance completing an application please contact [email protected] .

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies are requested not to contact Veterans Inc. with recruiting inquiries.