Social Worker LSW

Company:

Nuevo Sendero, Inc. is a public 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in 2007, with our headquarters in Orlando, Florida. The organization is primarily supported through volunteers and contributions from local supporters in our community. We are dedicated to promoting and maintaining public awareness of domestic violence, sexual abuse and family relationships. These services are provided through education, family counseling, workshops and other special programs to the families and youth in our community.

We primarily work with Hispanic families of diverse backgrounds in several communities in Orange, Osceola and Volusia Counties.

Essential Functions / Tasks:

• Determines nature of client’s situation by interviewing client, assessing medical, psychological, emotional and social information and making on-site visits.
• Establishes course of action by exploring options and setting goals with client.
• Obtains assistance for client by referring him/her to community resources, arranging for appointments and establishing rapport with other agencies.
• Fosters client’s action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and patterns of behavior, explaining and suggesting new options.
• Maintains records of case by documenting client’s situation and client’s actions.
• Monitors planned actions by periodic follow-up.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures, participating in quality reviews and reporting needed changes.
• Complies with federal, state and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA):

• Handles Pressure
• Objectivity
• Confidentiality
• Organization
• Planning
• Reporting Skills
• Persistence
• Listening
• Verbal Communication
• Client Relationships

Minimum Qualifications & Licensing Requirements:

• Master's in social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• Licensed clinical social worker preferred
• 2-5 years’ related experience
• State-specific licensure required
• State-specific driver’s license required

Work Environment/Conditions:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Hybrid environment *in person requirement

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Acknowledgement:

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an incumbent/Team Members in this position may be asked to perform. All Team Members are required to perform the essential functions and intended purpose of their role in a satisfactory manner within the Performance Standards, Guest Service Standards and Core Values of the company in effort to achieve the company’s mission.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocte:

• Orlando, FL 32826: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person