This allows the selected candidate to help provide support, information, and resources for people with vision loss.

Reporting to the Director of Client Services and working cooperatively with another full-time social worker and the part-time Client Outreach Coordinator, the Social Worker will help identify individual client needs, provide emotional support, help clients determine their independent living goals, and then develop a plan to help them meet those needs. 

Essential Functions

• Determines the nature of the client’s situation by interviewing them and assessing their psychosocial status.

• Establishes a course of action by exploring options and setting goals with the client.

• Fosters the client’s action or adjustment by interpreting attitudes and pointing out and explaining new options.

• Monitors planned actions through periodic follow-ups with clients.

• Facilitates small group workshops focused on adapting to vision loss in healthy ways.

• Keeps track of client needs and goals and works with the Director of Client Services to develop programs, workshops, or other initiatives to help people meet their needs.

• Identifies barriers to service and works with the Director of Client Services and the Executive Director to find ways to overcome those obstacles.

• With consent from the client, it offers support and resources for their families, caregivers, and friends who may also be struggling with the client’s vision loss.

• Maintains a record of client interactions, goals, and progress.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum BS Degree in Social Work (BSW), Master’s Degree (MSW) preferred.

• At least five years of experience in the Social Work field.

• Ability to make psychosocial assessments and develop and implement viable care plans.

• Excellent listening and communication skills.

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

• Experience working with older adults and/or people with disabilities is highly desired.

• Demonstrated group facilitation skills.

• A reliable source of transportation.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary: $68,000 - $75,000

• 11 paid holidays

• 22 days of paid time off (accrued at a rate of 3.173 hours per week)

• Access to a 401k and Roth 401k with 3% employer match

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice New England $1,000 deductible health insurance (35% employee co-share)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision (35% employee co-share)