Social Worker

Job summary

The Social Worker meets with clients at the prison to complete screening forms and coordinate inpatient drug and alcohol treatment. They facilitate this process by communicating with treatment centers, intake specialists, and various court professionals.

Job details

The Social Worker position involves directly meeting with clients at the prison to complete screening forms and coordinating placements for inpatient drug and alcohol treatment by communicating with treatment centers, intake specialists, and court professionals such as judges, probation officers, and prison counselors.

What you’ll do

The Social Worker meets with clients at the prison to complete screening forms and coordinate inpatient drug and alcohol treatment. They facilitate this process by communicating with treatment centers, intake specialists, and various court professionals.

Requirements

The position is categorized as entry-level, indicating that foundational social work skills are required. Candidates must be capable of coordinating care across multiple stakeholders including judges, probation officers, and prison counselors.

Listed skills

• case management · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Case management
• Screening
• Coordination
• Communication
• Drug and alcohol treatment planning
• Client assessment

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector

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