Social Worker (Part-time)

Overview

Catholic Charities is seeking a part-time Social Worker (MSW) for our Family Enrichment department. Those credentialed as a mental health counselor could be an ideal fit for this position. The office location is 1581 Bailey Ave Buffalo, NY 14212.

Catholic Charities is a non-profit organization that offers an array of programs that strive to empower individuals, children, and families. Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY, is the most comprehensive human service provider serving the eight counties of Western New York with dozens of programs at 40 professionally staffed locations. Our programs include comprehensive counseling services for all ages, basic emergency assistance including operating 8 food pantries, mental health services, chemical dependency treatment, educational and job readiness services, services to older adults, marriage counseling, immigration and refugee assistance, and a variety of programs that address prevention and treatment of a number of family issues. We strive to provide HOPE for all seasons.

Job Responsibilities

• Exemplify Catholic Charities' mission, vision, guiding principles and values. Cultivate a culture of equity and inclusion.
• Communicate, comply with, promote and monitor integrity and ethical performance, consistent with Catholic Charities' Corporate Compliance, Code of Ethics, HIPAA, legal mandates & labor laws, managing contractual/funder regulations & accreditation standards, regulations, policies and procedures (e.g. COA, BBB)
• Engage in weekly case planning and evaluation of case progress, with ongoing support from your supervisor and team members
• Provide client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused trauma-informed care in the context of systems. Cultivate a culture of sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Conduct a thorough assessment of the client and family: gather information on behaviors of concern and strengths in the family and their ecology to inform conceptualization of the problem behaviors and interactions within the family's ecological context.
• Work comfortably with a diverse community of clients
• Continuously work to engage the parent, primary caregiver, family members, supports, and collateral contacts including (counselors, ECDSS, etc...)
• Is respectful, empowering, strength-focused, responsive, empathic, and able work with parents to challenge behaviors and increase their understanding of their children's needs.
• Demonstrates ability to intervene when needed during access, to ensure children's safety.
• Willing and able to work with mandated clients and deescalate and/or manage conflict if it arises

Qualifications

• Master's degree in clinical or counseling Psychology, Social Work, or a related subject area preferred, or a bachelor's degree with experience working with family and/or youth services will be considered. New master's level graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Consistent use of strengths-based trauma-informed care approach.
• Effective assessment and engagement skills with mandated clients.
• Must be prepared to work a flexible schedule including two evenings and one partial weekend day to facilitate visits.
• As responsibilities may require travel including transporting children, must have appropriate and reliable transportation, and an agency-required level of auto insurance coverage and be able to travel as needed.

What We Offer

• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403b Retirement Plan (Eligible after first pay period) with employer contribution after six months
• Training & Development Opportunities

Applicants: Please note that all positions with Catholic Charites of Buffalo are worked in New York State.

Compensation range may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience. 

Apply today at: https://ccwny.applicantpro.com/jobs/

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Catholic Charities of Buffalo will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@ccwny.org.

Salary : $23 - $26