Social Worker III

City of Hartford•Ct 06103, CT

About The Position

The Social Worker III is in the Epidemiology Division of the Health and Human Services Department and, under general supervision, takes the lead in performing social services work. The role provides increasingly difficult and complex social casework services, including extensive support to People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) and their families. The position also supervises and reviews the work of social workers in a lower class. The Social Worker III coordinates and provides relocation assistance to Hartford residents, including temporary and emergency housing, and provides daily case management and referrals. The role works directly with residents affected by substance use disorder to connect them to care. It develops and maintains detailed case records, writes weekly progress reports to support informed decision-making, attends case conferences and staff meetings, and explains programs to clients, agencies, and other interested individuals. The position collaborates with housing and community partners on relocation cases, prepares and maintains statistical records and reports, and assists in developing clinical, community, and public safety trainings. Additional related duties may be assigned. The position is a HMEA position with a 40-hour workweek. The stated salary includes 5% in lieu of overtime. Work is primarily in an office environment, with some travel to different sites; a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, may be required.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in social services.
Five years of experience delivering social services to individuals and families, including two years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of social casework theory and methods and their application to public assistance and child welfare.
Knowledge of social and medical institutions, clinics, and allied cooperating agencies.
Knowledge of social legislation and regulations governing general assistance programs.
Knowledge of social and economic problems in the Hartford area.
Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work activities of subordinates.
Ability to interview clients, assess needs, and recommend appropriate action.
Ability to prepare detailed client casework records and complete forms and documents.
Ability to provide extensive counseling on a variety of subjects.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and outside agencies.
A diploma, GED certificate, or transcript must be attached to the application.
If selected, must pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, drug and alcohol screening, and background check.
If appointed, must serve a probationary period of 3 to 12 months.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability preferred.
Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered whenever possible.
Hartford residency is preferred.
Eligible veterans may receive preference points if they submit the required documentation.

Responsibilities

Lead social services work and perform complex social casework services.
Interview clients, collect information, assess needs, provide assistance, and make referrals to other agencies or organizations.
Deliver extensive social services to People Who Use Drugs (PWUD) and their families.
Supervise and review the activities of social workers of a lower class.
Coordinate and provide relocation assistance to Hartford residents, including temporary and emergency housing.
Provide daily case management and referrals to clients.
Develop and maintain detailed case records of client services.
Attend case conferences and staff meetings and interpret programs to clients, agencies, and interested individuals.
Write weekly case-progress reports to support informed decision-making.
Collaborate with housing and community partners on relocation cases.
Prepare and maintain statistical records and reports.
Connect Hartford residents affected by substance use disorder to care through referrals.
Assist in developing clinical, community, and public safety trainings.
Perform additional related duties as required.