Family Support Social Worker

Fedcap, Inc., a Fedcap program, in Washington, DC is calling all social work professionals to apply to join our human services team as a full-time Family Support Social Worker!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR SOCIAL WORK TEAM

We treat our employees with respect and offer them great benefits. We pay our Family Support Social Workers a competitive wage. Our human services team also enjoys great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance program, a future mom's program, and life insurance. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading!

YOUR LIFE AS A FAMILY SUPPORT SOCIAL WORKER

This full-time social work position in human services works during the day.

As a Family Support Social Worker with our nonprofit, facilitate peer groups and maintain community partnerships for resources that benefit our participants in the Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program (FRSP). These resources include assistance with employment, education, finance, social capital, health and well-being, child development, housing, and other necessary areas. Using a two-generational approach, you help families access support services that benefit their full needs as well as help participants obtain economic assets, such as public benefits, tax credits, and student financial aid.

Additionally, you follow up on application statuses and provide additional support to participants as needed. You develop life skills and peer group curriculum based on training needs as well as plan needed materials for each class, including textbooks, handouts, workbook information, and other sources. For additional support, you screen participants for emergency payments and help them budget to maximize funds currently and in the future. You enter payment requests into our electronic case management (ECM) system after verifying that qualifications and supporting documentation align with funder requirements.

Partnering with the Department of Human Services, you provide participants with contacts for additional housing and financial coaching resources. You verify and report participant milestone achievements using structured reports and success stories. To continuously improve at your job, you stay up to date on all relevant training and certifications. Your dedication to helping others is apparent through your hard work, and you take great pride in knowing you're good at what you do!

ABOUT FEDCAP, INC.

Launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018, Fedcap, Inc. offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment to become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational or employer-based training, job placement, and post-placement support. We provide a broad range of services to thousands of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being.

We are committed to making sustainable, high-outcome, and life-changing differences for the individuals and families we serve. Our services are only as effective as the quality of the people who make up our team. To achieve our mission, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Can you effectively prioritize tasks while demonstrating good time management? Are you highly organized and detail-oriented? Can you handle confidential information with discretion? Do you have an engaging personality and enjoy meeting new people? If so, please consider applying for this Family Support Social Worker position today!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field of study
• Be Strong Families Parent Cafe training OR ability to become trained within the first 90 days of employment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite or other standard business technology
• Covid-19 vaccination

At least one year of case management experience is preferred, but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. If you can meet these requirements and perform this human services job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our social work team!

Location: 20020