Social Worker Supervisor/UKHC

Job Title
Social Worker Supervisor/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE48116


Working Title
Basic Needs Team Lead - Infectious Diseases


Department Name
MG31I:IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASE


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
12


Salary Range
$62,400-111,634/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

MSW



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

3 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Social Worker (CSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)



Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, lifting/moving food bank resources up to 20 pounds.



Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (40 hours per week); some evenings and weekends



Job Summary

The Bluegrass Care Clinic is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to serve as the Basic Needs Programs Lead overseeing emergency rent and utility assistance, long-term housing programming, and food bank and home-delivered meal services, specifically designed to support individuals living with HIV. These programs are funded by the Ryan White grant, which is essential in promoting positive health outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for community members through access to critical resources.

On a day-to-day basis, this position will supervise and mentor staff responsible for delivering these services, ensuring efficient service delivery and adherence to best practices. They will also support staff by engaging directly with clients to assess their needs and connect them with appropriate services. The supervisor will develop and implement processes to ensure seamless service delivery in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team. They will conduct regular program evaluations to ensure that all programs are aligned with health-focused goals and are meeting grant requirements.





Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows, Excel, Access (or other database experience), Outlook



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Previous experience in Ryan White programs, supervisory experience, knowledge of community basic needs resources



Deadline to Apply
11/20/2024


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