Bilingual Social Worker (Essex)

Bilingual Social Worker needed for our government client in Essex. The Bilingual Social Worker will handle intake, goal setting, resource linkage, summer programming and group facilitation for a case load of 20-25. Six month contract position with possible extension or contract to hire consideration. The non-negotiable pay rate is $24.00 per hour.

Essential Duties:

• Interviews and identifies, assesses, and evaluates strengths and needs, if circumstances are family functioning, as well as receptiveness to services.
• Composes and compiles treatment plans and evaluative reports; makes referrals and linkages as appropriate.
• Provides extensive counseling and crisis intervention services for individuals/families to assist the customer in achieving the goals as delineated in the service agreement.
• Completes assigned work as outlines in various manuals in a clear and consistent manner.
• Maintains case records, case plans, and other required documentation in accordance with program and local policy requirements and guidelines.
• Maintains contact with other health, education, and welfare agencies and professionals in order to assure that the needs of patients/clients are met.
• Contributes to program evaluation and research.
• Provides customer service to both internal and external customers that meets or exceeds the standards set by the Department.

• Clinically assesses safety factors and risk factors.
• Interprets and applies existing laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to social service programs.
• Prioritizes workload to meet timeliness standards.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must have social work experience working with children, youth, and families.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish. Arabic bilingual skills are beneficial.
• Must have a valid license issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
• Must have knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of social work and human behavior.
• Must have good Microsoft Word and Excel skills along with a Typing speed of at least 40 wpm.
• Must be available to work from 8:30 am-4:30 pm Monday through Friday with a 60 minute non paid lunch.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.