Social Worker I

*Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people to thrive?* *Catholic Charities is the place for **you!*** **Social Worker I** *BluePlus Team* *Aging and Disability Services* The mission of Catholic Charities is to serve those most in need and to advocate for justice in the community. As the need for our services grows and becomes increasingly complex, Catholic Charities is working to adapt and respond. We respond in three ways – preventing poverty, meeting basic needs in times of crisis, and creating pathways out of poverty. Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis is looking for caring, compassionate individuals to ensures older adults and individuals with disabilities live and thrive in the home of their choosing! You can make a difference in the quality of life of older adults and individuals with disabilities! **WAGE RANGE:** $56,000 - 63,000/annually **LOCATION:** This role is primarily work from home but requires 5-15 client visits in Hennepin County per month. **WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE:** Join a mission-driven organization that pairs compassion with accountability and hope with action. At Catholic Charities, you’ll be part of a supportive team dedicated to creating opportunity and advocating for justice. We invest in our employees through training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth. **WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:** **A passionate and detail-oriented human services professional who is:** - Culturally aware and actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. - Experienced in working with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. - Self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. - Skilled in problem-solving and adept at navigating complex systems and resources. - Dedicated to social justice and providing high-quality, person-centered services. - Proficient with professional communication and technology, including smartphones, apps, laptops, Zoom/Teams, and electronic health record systems. - Committed to healthy boundaries, strong self-care, and sustainable work/life integration. **JOB SUMMARY:** Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis is looking for caring, compassionate individuals to ensures older adults and individuals with disabilities live and thrive in the home of their choosing! You can make a difference in the quality of life of older adults and individuals with disabilities! This position provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive support to individuals and families served through Catholic Charities programs. The Social Worker I works directly with assigned clients to develop service plans, complete intake and annual assessments, and connect clients with appropriate community partners, resources, and Catholic Charities services. The ideal candidate is dedicated to client success and social justice, skilled in documentation and advocacy, and able to navigate complex systems with care and professionalism. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate case records, adhering to funder and regulatory requirements, and providing education to clients and the community about available services and challenges. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** 1. Provides initial and annual assessments, education, and case management services to a complex, often long-term group of assigned clients, which includes in-home visits. 2. Prepares, evaluates, and maintains a service plan to meet the needs of the client including both Catholic Charities programs and other available community resources. 3. Supports and advocates on behalf of clients in the procurement of services and benefits entitlement, assisting with required paperwork as necessary. 4. Consults, cooperates, and educates community systems to facilitate linkage, referral, crisis management and follow up, focusing on attaining goals. 5. Maintains complete case documentation and records, as required by Catholic Charities, the funders, or licensure/regulatory bodies. 6. Coordinates with the supe…