- Location
- Mount Laurel, NJ
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Responsibilities:
- Fully understands, articulates, and represents in professional practice the mission and philosophy of Fair Share Housing Development Inc. (FSHD).
- Supervise all activities related to Social Services at the FSHD housing developments.
- Schedule and conduct event-based social service assessments with residents to assess their health, cognition, functional capabilities, strengths, and psychosocial needs.
- Case manager duties in nature include; but are not limited to maintaining a caseload when necessary
- Coordinate and/or facilitate workshops, seminars, and community events for residents and staff.
- Coordinates in-home and health promotion services related to residents’ ability to live independently.
- Routinely work with community agencies to coordinate care and services for residents.
- Refers residents to appropriate health or wellness programs when needed; interprets information and policy changes that may affect them.
- Assist supervisor with writing grant proposals or applying for other funding opportunities.
- Utilize social services database and other computer programs or applications to maintain timely documentation and/or data collection of all services provided to residents consistent with NASW guidelines.
- Design/update/disseminate monthly health & wellness calendar and/or e-newsletter.
- Attends and participates in social service department meetings; provides input for short and long-term program development.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of social work interventions by participating in program evaluation & outcomes measurement.
- Develops homework help/afterschool programs for children residing on the property.
- Other duties & special projects as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
- Knowledge of community-based resources.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Experience in crisis intervention, counseling or program development.
- Excellent time management and organization skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Skilled in developing community programs for economically disadvantaged populations.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in work assignments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word.