What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Based Social Worker position at Spero Family Services?
Spero is a multi-faceted social service agency that offers more than 10 programs to individuals, children, and families across the region. Our mission here at Spero is to offer hope, help and healing by providing Christ-centered human services to meet the ever-changing needs of individuals, families and communities.
Our Nurturing Parent Program is geared towards equipping families with essential skills. Its primary goal is to teach positive parenting behaviors to prevent families from relapsing, reduce the rate of juvenile delinquency, and break the cycle of abuse.
Key Responsibilities:
- Service Delivery: Provide in-home intervention services for families using the model/curriculum as identified by the program contract. Duties may include ensuring visits are completed in a timely manner, and assisting with parent-child groups, assisting with the development of individualized plans for each family.
- Documentation Ensure all documentation and reports are accurate and completed in a timely manner. Duties may include assessments, notes, progress and closing reports, referral information, and demographics.
- Community Relations: Assist in representing the agency and advocating for needed services. Ensure collaboration and strong communication with community partners and referral sources.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field and a valid driver’s license required. Bachelors Degree in Social Work, experience with home visiting services, and experience working with children and families preferred.
Skills: Must be organized, able to multi-task, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, basic computer skills, and detail oriented. Must be able to interact with, and relate to, diverse groups of people.
Miscellaneous: Must pass all pre-employment drug screens and background clearances. Must maintain the ability to transport clients per DCFS standards. Must be willing to travel and work flexible hours to meet the needs of the program. Required to work in clients’ homes and community settings.
Employees are required to pass all pre-employment drug screenings and background checks (including ISP, FBI, DCFS, and Sex Offender databases).
*Spero is a qualified employer under the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.20 - $25.64 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- All employees are required to complete a background check prior to being hired. Any issue with that?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $26
