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Ascend Nonprofit Solutions

Charlotte Family Housing - Shelter and Community Social Worker

Ascend Nonprofit Solutions, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28202

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Job Description

Job Description

Job Objective : To provide comprehensive supportive services to families transitioning from homelessness to housing during initial shelter phase in the Charlotte Family Housing program. Responsibilities : Maintain a caseload of 20-25 sheltered families working irregular hours Maintain communication with program participants through regular in person and/or virtual visits and through phone and email contact Conduct clinical assessments to measure level of support needed Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records Collaborate with Housing Social Worker to transition client effectively upon lease signing Collaborate with Shelter Operations staff to coordinate services provided at CFH shelter sites Collaborate with Housing Resource Coordinators to provide housing advocacy Attend bi-weekly social work team meetings and clinical supervision meetings Participate in professional learning opportunities and required ongoing training related to obtaining and maintaining clinical license Abide by NASW Code of Ethics and agency confidentiality policy Attend other program-sponsored events as required Perform other related work as required Qualifications: Effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated capability in knowledge and practice of social work and clinical social work skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with families, volunteers, co-workers, and with representatives of other agencies and programs. Knowledge of social services available through anti-poverty programs. Proficient in computer and standard office software including Microsoft Office programs. Reliable and dependable transportation. Must have valid driver's license and insured transportation. Requirements : Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work and one year of related experience. Licensed or provisionally Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina or willingness and ability to initiate and complete LCSWA licensing process within the first 90 days after beginning employment.

No calls, emails, or visits please . For immediate consideration, please formally apply online and provide a resume and cover letter. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job classification. They are not to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities of people so assigned. The Agency's policy is to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.