What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at IN-SIGHT?
This allows the selected candidate to help provide support, information, and resources for people with vision loss.
Reporting to the Director of Client Services and working cooperatively with another full-time social worker and the part-time Client Outreach Coordinator, the Social Worker will help identify individual client needs, provide emotional support, help clients determine their independent living goals, and then develop a plan to help them meet those needs.
Essential Functions
- Determines the nature of the client’s situation by interviewing them and assessing their psychosocial status.
- Establishes a course of action by exploring options and setting goals with the client.
- Fosters the client’s action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and pointing out and explaining new options.
- Monitors planned actions through periodic follow-ups with clients.
- Facilitates small group workshops focused on adapting to vision loss in healthy ways.
- Keeps track of client needs and goals and works with the Director of Client Services to develop programs, workshops, or other initiatives to help people meet their needs.
- Identifies barriers to service and works with the Director of Client Services and the Executive Director to find ways to overcome those obstacles.
- With consent from the client, it offers support and resources for their families, caregivers, and friends who may also be struggling with the client’s vision loss.
- Maintains a record of client interactions, goals, and progress.
Skills and Qualifications
Compensation and Benefits
Salary : $68,000 - $75,000