Job description

NOTE: THIS IS A FULL-TIME, IN-PERSON POSITION. Part-time/remote not offered.

Spanish speaking is REQUIRED.

Job Title: Social Worker - Homeless Outreach

Type: Full Time, Benefits available

Shift: Monday-Friday

Location: East Los Angeles, CA

Social Service Professionals, "the professional's choice" for careers in Social Work, is looking to hire multiple Social Workers for the East Los Angeles area to help the homeless. We are looking for a Social Workers to work as a either a Housing Navigator (providing housing assistance to the homeless) or as an Outreach Case Manager (connecting the homeless to available resources). Both positions are field based. These are full-time positions, with benefits available. Your efforts will make a difference in the lives of others everyday!

For immediate consideration to work as a Social Worker helping the homeless in the capacity as a Housing Navigator or an Outreach Case Manager in East Los Angeles, CA, please attach a resume or apply online at www.swjobs.net. You may also call 800-642-5031, option 8.

Responsibilities:

-Assist clients with housing applications, complete supportive and subsidized housing paperwork, survey rental market for affordable housing, and advocate for clients with prospective landlords.

-Willingness to work out in the field engaging landlords/property managers

-Evaluate patients’ psycho-social needs;

-Evaluate patients’ family/social situation to support a treatment plan;

-Utilize community resources to assist patients’ psycho-social and homeless needs;

-Document history, care plans and prepare reports as needed.

Experience Requirements:

-1 to 2 years of experience as a Social Worker. Must have previous experience working with the homeless population. New Grads will not be considered.

Education Requirements:

-Graduation from an accredited university or college with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, preferred.

Qualifications:

- Spanish Speaker

-Current AHA-approved CPR card

Skills:

-Skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, logic and reasoning, judgment, time management techniques and data entry;

-Ability to make improvements or take corrective action;

-Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources;

-Organize, plan, and prioritize work;

-Communicate with people outside the organization, represent the organization to patients, clients and the public;

-Deal calmly and effectively in high stress situations;

-Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintain them over time;

-Work within a team as well as independently;

-Speak, read, and write effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience while demonstrating the proper use of grammar.

Pre-Employment Guidelines:

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from employment). The client may have its own criteria, including security clearance.

This offer is made exclusively by Social Service Professionals, a leader in SW Staffing. We specialize in finding jobs for qualified individuals and have other positions currently available throughout California. As a member of the RehabAbilities Family of Companies, Social Service Professionals is certified by The Joint Commission.

The RehabAbilities Family of Healthcare Staffing Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

Women, ethnic and racial minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All positions are open to men and women. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, or any other non-job-related factor.

Disability Accommodations - Persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact Human Resources.

Social Service Professionals has other positions available throughout California. We offer great pay and benefits, including PTO, to qualified personnel. Choose from full-time, per-diem and weekend opportunities. For more details, please visit our website at www.swjobs.net.

Get started now! Submit a resume for immediate consideration, call 800-642-5031 option 8.

We look forward to welcoming you as a Member of our Team!

Job-ID #413ELA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Is your degree in Social Work or a related field?
• This is a full-time, in-person position - is this the kind of position you are looking for?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with homeless clients: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

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