Job Description

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The University of Washington Tacoma is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma's commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found here.

The Division of Student Affairs (SA) has an outstanding opportunity for a Social Work Case Manager (SWCM). This individual will be part of the Office of Student Advocacy and Support, performing a variety of complex assignments including supporting student's meet their basic needs through community resources and on-campus programs to support housing and food insecurity barriers to success. The UW Tacoma basic needs support program provides holistic support for students who are experiencing homelessness or hunger, ensuring academic success and preparation for lifelong achievement after graduation from postsecondary education.

Under the supervision of the Director for Student Advocacy and Support, the Case Manager will work one on one with students using the social work centric case management model. The position's primary responsibility will be to develop, implement, and assess a case management model in support of students in need of assistance in areas such as (but not limited to) food/housing insecurity, transportation, referral for medical and mental health/addiction services, childcare, and other basic needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Case Management and Consultation (70%)

• Works one on one with students using a social work centric case management model.

• Primary responsibility for developing, implementing, and assessing a case management model in support of students in need of assistance in areas such as (but not limited to) food insecurity, housing, transportation, referral for medical and mental health/addiction services, childcare, and other basic needs, and provide leadership in developing and implementing campus emergency aid program.

• Provide student consultation, coordinate student referrals and develop systems for reporting and maintaining student cases, and support students referred through the campus CARE team.

• Coordinate and collaborate with other on-campus offices and academic units to identify students in need of services.

• Provides support, consultation and coaching to the Social Work Interns.
  Outreach and Education (15%)

• Develop and implement outreach and education to increase students' awareness of campus resources and normalize help-seeking behaviors.

• Develop program evaluation methods for assessment of services provided by the office, and by outside providers.
  Data Collection and Research (15%)

• Manages the data collection tools for OSAS.

• Writes weekly and annual reports demonstrating the outputs of the office.
  On-Call Rotation

• Participate in on-call duty rotation, providing regular back-up support for residential life staff.
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Social Work from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited program and two years post-MSW degree experience in a human/social services position.
  Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a college or university.

• Experience engaging and serving diverse communities and individuals from a diversity of backgrounds.

• Knowledge of local and regional human services resources.
  The Social Work Case Manager is expected to work a schedule that satisfies the needs of the program and staff, and when necessary, there may be circumstances that require a more flexible schedule to attend evening and weekend meetings and events.
  Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select Apply to this position. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your My Jobs page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your My Jobs page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
  Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
  The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
  To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
  Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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Job Tags

Local area, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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