Job description
Join HopeBridge Community Services as a Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) and help individuals and families navigate complex challenges with empathy, ethical practice, and evidence-based care.
In this full-time role, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, develop person-centered service plans, and connect clients to essential resources, while advocating for social justice and improving community outcomes.
We value diverse experiences, a compassionate mindset, and strong communication. If you are passionate about empowering clients to achieve stability and growth, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference.
Responsibility
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and risk evaluations to determine client needs and service levels.
- Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide short- and long-term counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy to promote safety and wellbeing.
- Coordinate referrals to housing, employment, healthcare, and community resources; monitor progress and outcomes.
- Document services accurately in electronic case management systems and ensure compliance with all policies and regulatory requirements.
- Engage in mandated reporting when applicable and maintain ethical standards in client relationships.
- Collaborate with schools, courts, healthcare providers, and social service agencies to support holistic client care.
- Educate clients on rights, resources, and self-empowerment strategies to foster independence.
Qualification
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program; valid LCSW licensure preferred or eligible in Illinois.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in case management, mental health, or child welfare settings.
- Strong assessment, interviewing, and crisis response skills with excellent judgment under pressure.
- Experience coordinating services across sectors (housing, healthcare, education) and building community partnerships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, documentation, and data-driven reporting abilities.
- Commitment to ethical practice, cultural humility, and client-centered approaches; ability to maintain boundaries and confidentiality.
- Proficiency with electronic health records/case management systems and basic data collection.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, multidisciplinary team and manage competing priorities.