Community Social Worker
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Mercy Housing & Shelter Corp as a Community Social Worker in United States. Job Summary: The Community Social Worker I will work to support the mission of Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation. The Community Social Worker I will work with our clients to help achieve independence and stability in their communities by providing housing and supportive services.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish a positive rapport with the caseload of 15
- 20 clients who are homeless or at risk who are living with disabling conditions.
- Demonstrates understanding of and evaluates clients by acknowledging individual psychological or behavioral needs, developmental abilities, cultural influences, and trauma history
- Provide comprehensive planning and active support for the care, treatment, and safety of the agency’s clients.
Requirements
- reliable transportation, valid Connecticut driver’s license and clean driving record with proof of automobile insurance.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $23-$25 per hour
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Mercy Housing & Shelter Corp as a Community Social Worker.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Community Social Worker at Mercy Housing & Shelter a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Mercy Housing & Shelter is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Mercy Housing & Shelter lists compensation for this physician position at $48k to $52k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $25 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($48k–$52k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Client Rapport Building, Psychological Evaluation, Behavioral Assessment, Service Plan Development, Advocacy, Case Management, Documentation, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Community Social Worker I supports the mission by empowering and facilitating clients, who are homeless or at risk with disabling conditions, to achieve independence and stability through supportive services and goal achievement. Key duties include establishing rapport, developing person-centere...
Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Retirement, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Paid holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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