Social Worker - Rapin

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Social Worker

About RIPIN:

RIPIN deploys a peer model to support people with special healthcare and education ...

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks

A deep understanding of, commitment to, and ability to carry out the mission, vision, philosophy, and values of RIPIN

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office/computer skills to enter data, prepare reports and correspondence

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work or relevant educational experience in related field to carry out job duties and assignments

Experience navigating systems of care in RI supporting low-income older adults or disabled adult to live safely and independently at home

Experience in behavioral health settings desired

Personal experience navigating social, healthcare, and/or education systems and services for self or family member highly desired

Demonstrated knowledge of RIPIN’s programs, mission and vision

Experience working with and outreaching to diverse populations

Fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) in English and Spanish desired

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to talk or hear.

Regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Regularly required to climb stairs, reach, stretch, stand, and bend.

Required to have the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Required to remain at their station for prolonged periods of time.

Working Conditions/ Work Environment:

Primary work location is a climate-controlled indoor office environment; however, may also be required to conduct visits in private homes, climbing up to three flights of stairs, and community locations.

Flexibility for travel related to job requirements.

Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Provide own reliable transportation with proof of valid driver’s license and RI minimum requirements of auto insurance.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RIPIN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

This description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations required of his/her position. As the nature of the Agency’s work changes, so too, may the essential functions of this position.