Social Worker

Social WorkerDivision: Student AffairsDepartment/Office: Access and SuccessAdvertisement:St. Catherine University and our Access and Success team invite applications for a Social Worker position. This position is either a .75 FTE position for 30 hours weekly or a .83 position for 33 hours weekly.St Catherine University enrolls 30% first generation students and 29% students that are Pell grant recipients. We are proud to have achieved the status of being a minority serving institution (MSI) and we are committed to the success of our students, 20% of whom are parenting. The Social Worker works with individual pregnant and parenting students to provide support, assessment, advocacy, resources, referral to resources, and assists them with problem-solving. Additionally, the Social Worker meets with any student in need of an emergency financial assistance grant for basic needs such as housing, food, and gas. Responsibilities include: Work with individual student parents to provide support, assessment, advocacy, resources, referral to resources, and assist with problem-solving. Outreach to student parent population with weekly "Access & Success News" emails during fall and spring semesters. Work with students requesting emergency financial assistance to assess their need and engage those students with other campus and community resources. Maintain a caseload of four to five Keys to Success parenting students in need of intensive support. Assist with weekly student parent support groups. Participate in continuing education opportunities that focus on mental health issues, diversity, and strengthening families. Supervise a small team of student employees to support the success of the office. Serve as an active member of the Access and Success department team and engage with the campus community to promote services. Engage with University colleagues, committees, and the campus community to promote services. Maintain programming, recordkeeping, and data management. Keep up to date with community resources for referral and networking. Participate in continuing education opportunities that focus on mental health issues, diversity, and how to strengthen families.St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine https://www.stkate.edu/about/why-st-kates in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.Minimum Qualifications: Social work license at the LSW level or higher Experience coordinating programs, developing and implementing new services, assisting students in crisis, and balancing competing priorities of student intervention and program implementation. Experience responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, in a manner that affirms the worth and preserves the dignity of individuals, families, and communities. Evidence of success in building collaborative relationships and conducting assessments Knowledge base surrounding resources and referrals. Experience maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with people served.Preferred Qualifications: Work experience supporting parenting students in a higher education setting. Experience distributing emergency financial assistance. Work or volunteer experience working with women-centered organizations.We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the universitys commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.Application instructions:Posting Number: 20220418-STAFFPosting Start Date: 01/31/2023Application Deadline: 2/21/2023To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3852877St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr%20@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.https://www.jobelephant.com/jeid-e4ecfac07563684e9230111a60807c12