Job Description
Join Community Hope Services as a Senior Social Worker and become a catalyst for transformative change in Chicago's underserved communities. We're seeking a compassionate, driven professional to lead our outreach initiatives and empower individuals facing adversity. With competitive benefits, professional development stipends, and a collaborative culture focused on innovation, this role offers unparalleled opportunities to make a lasting impact while growing your career in social services.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive care plans for vulnerable populations including foster youth, homeless individuals, and families in crisis
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions
- Coordinate multi-agency partnerships to connect clients with housing, healthcare, and employment resources
- Advocate for policy changes addressing systemic barriers to social equity
- Lead crisis response teams during community emergencies and natural disasters
- Maintain accurate client documentation while ensuring HIPAA compliance
- Mentor junior staff and supervise fieldwork placements for MSW candidates
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
- Licensure as LCSW in Illinois with minimum 3 years post-MSW experience
- Proven success in case management with complex, multi-system involved populations
- Certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Demonstrated ability to secure grant funding for program initiatives
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred
- Valid Illinois driver's license with clean driving record