- Collect demographic information to be used in assessment of program outcomes.
- Assess client/patrons needs throughout St. Louis County and make appropriate referrals in areas such as access to food, housing, employment, counseling (mental health service), emergency shelter, substance use treatment programs, child abuse and neglect prevention support.
- Implement crisis management techniques when required.
- Using evidence-informed or evidence-based curriculum, provide training to Library employees in crisis management, trauma-informed practice, and de-escalation techniques.
- Consult with Library staff to develop programs to support clients/patrons needs.
- Track service delivery and program expenditures
- Obtain/maintain certification/expertise in at least one evidence-based curriculum (Mental Health First Aid, Safe Crisis Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Homelessness and Poverty, Developmental Stages)
- Deliver training to staff at multiple Library branches in assigned evidence-based curriculum.
- Provide direct case management services as required.
- Master's degree in human services, MSW preferred.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in social work, including three months in case management.
- Demonstrated competence in providing formalized training & instructions in individual & group settings.
- Demonstrated experience as a positive contributor in a close team and community relationship, and with community resource mobilization.
- Adhere to agency rules, policies and procedures including attendance, program/department specific procedures, workplace safety, code of conduct, social media, training requirements, and confidentiality.
- The ability to operate in a non-judgmental manner and to assess client needs
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or government regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, public groups and/or clients.
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Able to make independent decisions through application of common sense, data, and knowledge gained through training and education.
- Ability to solve problems and deal with abstract and concrete variables in situations and to synthesize information consistent with the organizational strategy and mission.
- Strong ability to lead, organize and plan.
- Email, Typing, and Microsoft Word
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The physical requirements of this job include sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs on a regular basis, lifting up to 25lbs, pulling and/or pushing on occasion.
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Social Worker - St Louis, United States - Epworth Children & Family Services
Description
Job Title: Social Worker – St. Louis County LibrarySalary: $55,000
Summary
Provide social service assistance to St. Louis County Library patrons seeking resources and guidance. Provide education and overall guidance to library staff throughout the St. Louis region in social services areas including crisis management, substance use, child abuse/neglect, housing insecurity, food insecurity, interpersonal and sexual violence, mental health conditions and other areas as required.
The majority of this job is performed at various St. Louis County Library branches as patrons request services and will require daily access to reliable personal transportation for travel between branches. This position will be assigned a Home Branch but will be floating between all branches not currently assigned a Social Worker.
Primary Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Equal Employment Opportunity
Epworth is an EEO/AA employer. Consistent with this policy, Epworth embraces diversity and welcomes colleagues and applicants of all backgrounds. Our goal is to empower every day and build a community that is inclusive, drawing upon the strengths of the diversity of our colleagues to exceed the expectations of our clients.
About Epworth
Founded in 1864, Epworth is a multiservice agency that seeks to empower youth who have experienced trauma to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community. Thousands of youth and families turn to Epworth each year for a full range of services including: therapeutic foster care and case management; residential and intensive treatment; individual/family therapy and comprehensive psychological testing; emergency shelter and longer-term housing services; life skills and vocational training; as well as crisis care and outreach through the Drop-In Center, food pantry, and 24-hour crisis help-line. Epworth is headquartered at 110 N. Elm Ave. in Webster Groves, Missouri and has locations in Normandy and South St. Louis City.
Our Mission
Empowering youth to realize their unique potential by meeting essential needs, cultivating resiliency, and building community.
Our Vision
A world in which every youth experiences life in all its fullness.
Our Values
Respect: We recognize the inherent worth and promote the well-being of every client and colleague.
Excellence: We offer evidence-based, high-quality programming and provide exceptional care and service.
Community: We cultivate a sense of belonging and solidarity among colleagues and advocate for racial equality and social justice throughout our communities.
