Social Worker – High Rise

Social Worker – High Rise

Volunteers of America Minnesota is a nonprofit health and human services organization that annually serves more than 25,000 children, adolescents and their families, older adults, students, persons with disabilities and special needs, and adults completing incarceration. Since 1896, we have helped people gain self-reliance, dignity and hope.

This is a Benefits eligible PAID position, 32-40 hours per
week.

Primary Duty:

Performs individual and group social work functions
for Volunteers of America of MN High-rise Social Service Program as assigned in
Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) High-Rise buildings.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Provide social work services, including advocacy,
information and assistance, and case management, to secure services and problem
resolution for residents and clients of assigned buildings to assist people to
live as independently as possible.

*Together with supervisor, evaluate and adjust
services in the buildings as needed to ensure best outcomes for clients and
residents.

*Outreach to individuals and groups within assigned
buildings to ensure that residents and potential clients are aware of available
services.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

*BSW in social work or BA in related field from an
accredited institution

*Social work license in Minnesota (LSW)

*Minimum of two years experience in social work
with elderly, other diverse populations, those with special needs or social
service programs

*Experience working in North and Northeast
Minneapolis a plus



Other Skills/Requirements:

*Ability to work independently within a team
concept

*Advocacy, assessment and interviewing skills

*Knowledge of community resources

*Ability to keep accurate records and documentation
according to professional standards

*Ability to organize and prioritize tasks

*Ability to establish and maintain trusting
relationships

*Ability to handle rejection

*Sensitivity to needs of individuals and families
in crisis

*Capacity to view all persons positively, recognize
their strengths, and respect their points of view

*Cultural and linguistic competence

*Patience and perseverance in dealing with program
participants

Additional Information

The Senior Social Service Program provides a variety of
services to Seniors enabling older adults to maintain independence.

If interested, apply directly at http://www.voamnwi.org

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