Caseworker (Full Time)

Competent computer skills.

Position Title Social Worker I

Department Social Work

Position Status Full-time

Work Schedule Monday – Friday; Special events may require occasional evening or Saturday work hours.

Pay Basis Bi-weekly

Job Summary The Social Worker I position works in the Youth Prevention (YP) program at the Center for Addiction and Recovery Studies (CARS) as a Prevention Specialist. This position works with at-risk youth from grades 1-12 in local schools and other community sites. The Prevention Specialist facilitates groups with students, hosts interactive educational activities about alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD), and conducts outreach events. There is also education for adults and managing tables at fairs.

Delivers assigned prevention / intervention programs with quality and fidelity.

Supervises assigned interns as Practicum Supervisor or Task Manager to ensure compliance with YP program and School of Social Work Practicum Office requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned to support the YP programs, CARS operations and School of Social Work.

Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in social work.

Preferred Qualifications License Master Social Worker.

Bilingual (Spanish/ English)

Competent computer skills.

Ability to work with children, youth and adults.

Knowledge of social work interventions and code of ethics.

Other Requirements Workplace and Eligibility Conditions Most of work is in the community.

Usually this is in climate-controlled space in schools or community centers.

There are some outdoor activities, such as health fairs, that are subject to weather conditions.

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