Social Worker - Administration (Epworth)

Job description

This position is in partnership with Epworth. You may apply here or at https://www.epworth.org/about-us/ Summary Provide social service assistance to St. Louis County Library patrons seeking resources and guidance. Provide education and overall guidance to library staff throughout the St. Louis region in social services areas, including crisis management, substance use, child abuse/neglect, housing insecurity, food insecurity, interpersonal and sexual violence, mental health conditions, and other areas as required. Salary: $55,000 annually Primary Responsibilities: Supervisory Responsibilities: None Qualifications: - Collect demographic information to be used in the assessment of program outcomes. - Assess client/patrons' needs throughout St. Louis County and make appropriate referrals in areas such as access to food, housing, employment, counseling (mental health service), emergency shelter, substance use treatment programs, child abuse and neglect prevention support. - Implement crisis management techniques when required. - Using evidence-informed or evidence-based curriculum, provide training to Library employees in crisis management, trauma-informed practice, and de-escalation...