Social Worker - Chicago
About The Position
The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, seeks a Social Worker. The clients of the Entertainment Community Fund are a diverse, dynamic and engaging group of working and retired professionals which include musicians, actors, stage managers, set designers, hair and make-up stylists, costume designers, ushers, and radio hosts, to name a few. The agency is seeking a clinically oriented Social Worker to provide clinical case management, counseling and group services to support professionals in the arts community.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree from an accredited School of Social Work with state licensure.
- Strong assessment, intensive clinical case management and advocacy skills.
- Crisis intervention skills are a must with the ability to engage a wide range of presentations.
- Organized and able to handle diverse tasks in a fast paced, high volume environment.
- Ability to effectively engage and sustain relationships with program participants.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have the ability to deal with conflict, build consensus and establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience facilitating workshops and groups.
- Comfortable in a collegial, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to attend occasional evening or weekend events.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within a crisis intervention as well as brief treatment model preferred.
- Experience with the entertainment and performing arts community.
Responsibilities
- Work with individuals and families seeking assistance to address a myriad of work/life balance concerns including: emergency financial need, mental health, health, or housing concerns.
- Develop comprehensive plans to address the presenting concern using a clinical case management model.
- Collaborate with community resources to provide support.
- Evaluate and advocate for emergency financial assistance through the Entertainment Community Fund and partner/contract programs.
- Serve as a liaison to internal and external support services.
- Lead groups and workshops.
Benefits
- Choice of multiple health plans
- Dental plan
- Voluntary vision
- Flex and dependent care plans
- Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental life and disability
- 401(k) plan with generous employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Wage Works commuter benefit or paid parking, depending on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
