Position Title: Social Work Manager Job Description: The Salt Lake City Police Department is looking to add you to our team! We are looking for a Social Work Manager to assess and direct police social work responses to citizen needs, implementing treatment plans as appropriate, and to assist clients and/or families with problems such as homelessness, mental and chronic illness, substance abuse, loss of job, poverty, personal and family adjustment, and criminal behavior. This position manages civilian social workers and other office staff at the Community Connections Center. These individuals and/or their families may be overcoming homelessness, substance abuse/dependence, mental and/or chronic health illnesses, domestic violence, employment issues, poverty, being a victim of crime, and getting access to other necessities. Update 1/15/2025: Change to the shift availability About the Position: Certified LCSWs with a master’s degree in social work and three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience (including two (2) years of social work case management) are encouraged to apply! Read more about the minimum requirements below. In this role, you must be willing to work closely with the entire team at Salt Lake City Police Department, engage with external service providers on a regular basis and have the ability and skills necessary to work with the general public in a positive, friendly, and professional manner. This position requires someone with a strong focus on assertive community outreach and interventions with the homeless population in Salt Lake City. Successful candidates will possess leadership skills that will motivate, positively influence, and constructively organize and direct the day-to-day activities of the employees of the Community Connections Center. Shifts operate on a 3/12 schedule and the current shift availability is Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 8am-8pm, with one 4-hour shift on Thursdays from 11am-3pm. This position is not eligible for a remote/hybrid work schedule. About the Team: You’d be working on a team of 6 clinicians, 8 case managers, 3 social work managers, and the Social Work Director. In this position, you’d have access to training opportunities, such as attending industry conferences and obtaining your CIT and Crisis Worker certifications. This position will remain open until filled. Early application submittal is encouraged. Position Salary Range: $92,175 - $108,089.98 The market rate for this position is $93,940. This position is eligible for full city benefits, including: + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 13 paid holidays per year + Paid vacation and personal leave + Six weeks of paid parental leave + Retirement contributions toward a pension plan or 401(k) + A robust EAP that provides emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, and financial resources, including up to 15 counseling sessions for you and your household family members at no cost + Tuition reimbursement + Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and shopping. Key Responsibilities: + Evaluates, designs, and leads a community outreach program that helps prevent homelessness and related mental health and substance abuse issues in the community. Assists clients and/or families already involved in homelessness, mental health, substance abuse issues, and those who have already intersected with the justice systems. + Develops, implements, and leads an ongoing needs assessment of the department and community. + Acts as the bridge between the department, community, and other helping professionals and agencies to develop and maintain effective working relationships. + Coordinates social work services within the department and between the department and our partners in the community. + Assists, educates, informs, and empowers under-represented populations in the community, including vulnerable communities, refugees, and immigrant populations. + Implements and provides services, in person, including assessments, treatment plans, clinical/crisis counseling, consultation, support, information, and appropriate referrals for families and victims of crime to help clients mobilize inner and external capacities and resources to improve social functioning. Provides case management to include evaluating the needs of clients, developing and implementing service plans, and monitoring progress. + Consults with physicians or other health professionals as needed to ensure a holistic approach and coordination of care and case management. + Prepares and retains timely correspondence, reports, documents, and/or other written materials, including the following: mental health assessments by obtaining background information such as physical, psychological, or mental health, and social factors which contribute to the client’s situation and by studying case histories of clients/residents. + Conducts individual, family, or group therapy sessions in accordance with the established treatment plan and provides crisis intervention if necessary. + Gives debriefing/psychological first aid to responders following traumatic incidents, as requested by department. + Demonstrates and maintains a high standard of confidentiality and sensitivity to clients and families on cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic issues and diversity. + Acts as an expert witness and court liaison. Gives testimony and/or recommendations in court cases and/or hearings. + May be required to drive a vehicle to and from various locations throughout the community and provide transportation for clients as needed. + Supervises Case Workers, Clinicians and other office staff as needed. + Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: + Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college/university and three to five years of related work experience, which includes assessing physical, mental, social, and economic needs of a diverse population. Experience must include a minimum of two years of social work case management. + Current licensure with the State of Utah as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). + Demonstrated ability to work independently and to take initiative and work collaboratively as part of a team. + Possess strong evaluation skills, excellent professional written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and active listening skills. + Possession of valid state driver license or Utah driving privilege card. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience working collaboratively with multiple community organizations (e.g., Law Enforcement, Road Home, Family Justice Center, Schools, Hospitals, Volunteers of America (VOA), and Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST)). + Fluent in oral and written Spanish communication. + Experience supervising others. + Experience conducting community-based needs assessments. + Ability to obtain Mental Health Officer Certification within 90 days of employment. Working Conditions: + Must stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Moderate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease. + Considerable exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior. In field operations, exposure to stress as well as occupational hazards is of considerable magnitude. Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City and department policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Department Police Full Time/Part Time: Full time Scheduled Hours: 40 Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov . BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including: + Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city) + HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required) + Dental, Vision and Life Insurance + City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k) + A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) + Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually + Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services + Wellness clinic for employees and their families Paid Time Off + 12 vacation days to start + 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday + Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually + 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents + Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction VETERAN EMPLOYER: Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner. ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future. We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all. The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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