Social Worker, Somerville Public Library (Somerville)
The Social Worker, in partnership with Library and other City staff, will foster equity and access to behavioral health, substance misuse, housing, employment, education, and other resources by engaging vulnerable populations through the Library community. They will assist community members to advocate for themselves, and provide referral services to support mental, social, and physical wellbeing. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.
- Provide comprehensive direct and indirect support service and assistance to community members, including referrals, application assistance, resource navigation, and mental health/substance misuse linkage.
- Serve as an advocate for community members and assist addressing diverse needs.
- Develop and conduct programming for constituents and staff with a focus of improving quality of life as well as increasing understanding of behavioral health concerns across the lifespan.
- Maintain records of program attendance, program activity details, and thorough assessments of referrals and resource allocation.
- Build strong partnerships with library colleagues, community resources, city and state departments, and community leaders, including collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services and the Somerville Police Department, including the Community Outreach, Help and Recovery (COHR) program.
- Participate in professional development activities, conferences, and meetings to stay updated on best practices and community resources, collaborating with library staff on social service projects and guides for vulnerable populations.
- Compile and report monthly data on the impact and successes of social work interventions within the library and collaborative partnerships, informing future strategies to better serve the Somerville community.
- Deliver and coordinate training sessions for library staff, covering essential topics such as conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, and stress management strategies to enhance staff ability to support member needs effectively.
- Conducts individual counseling as needed.
- Manage special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school for mental health counseling and three to five (3-5) years’ experience in clinical social work, counseling, or psychology; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Special Requirements
- CPR/First Aid Certification within three months of hire and continually maintained thereafter.
- Position requires ability to travel independently within the City during the work shift.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
Knowledge: Strong clinical and diagnostic skills. Demonstrate a working knowledge of programs and resources available within the City of Somerville and neighboring areas, leveraging this familiarity to effectively address the diverse health and social issues encountered by residents. Possess an understanding of State and Federal programs, best practices, and services aimed at meeting the needs of the community, ensuring efficient access and utilization of available resources.
Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills; working hardware and software computer skills; skill in working with individuals with mental and/or physical challenges; patience and understanding.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary
$64,945.93 / yearClosing Date
How to Apply
For more information and to apply, please visit the City of Somerville's job portal:
https://cityofsomerville.applytojob.com/apply/zssxZYweyZ/Social-Worker
Posted
2024-05-07 | Quick link to this job