Social Worker III/Social Svcs Specialist

About the position Responsibilities • Interviews and converses with individuals, legally authorized representatives, actively involved persons, and agencies to create and maintain the individual's social history. • Oversees the communication and information exchange between the individual, legally authorized representative, actively involved person and agencies. • Counsels and provides assistance to individuals regarding community placement issues, living options discussions, end-of-life planning and rights. • May assign and oversee the work, time, and travel of Social Worker I and II positions and social work students. • Oversees transfers, transitions, furloughs, and community placement discharges. • Designs and conducts individual and group training to explore and promote exercise of rights. • Participates in and may be responsible for the facilitation of discharge program meetings and internal/external work groups. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Social Work and three years of social work experience, or Master's degree in Social Work. • Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) OR Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW, preferred). • One year of experience working directly with persons with mental, social or substance use disorders. Benefits • 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees. • Defined benefit pension plan. • Generous time off benefits. • Numerous opportunities for career advancement. Apply tot his job