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Licensed Social Worker, Cambridge Public Library, (Cambridge, MA)

Posted November 6, 2024

ABOUT THE ROLE: The Cambridge Public Library with its seven locations and mission of service to all is an important pathway for delivery of social services to the public. In partnership with Library and City staff, the Library Social Worker will foster equity and access to behavioral health, substance misuse, housing, employment, education, and other resources by engaging vulnerable populations at the Library and in the community. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Libraries.  

90,648.06 to 102,302.88

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

Education and Experience: A Master’s degree in Social Work required. Current and valid licensure in Social Work by the Massachusetts Board of Registration is required. Four years full time experience or equivalent part-time professional experience as a licensed social worker working with high-risk populations such as people experiencing homelessness, at risk youth and victims of trauma. In exceptional instances, specialized education, training and/or experience may be substituted for the years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Knowledge and understanding of the Library’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities. 
  • Commitment to doing all work through a lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
  • Exceptional customer service skills and commitment to public service.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse community and with individuals who may be experiencing hardships that impact their behavior.
  • Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills; flexibility and adaptability in stressful situations and times of change.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational and project management skills, with the ability to set priorities, attend to many details and meet deadlines.
  • Exemplary interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster teamwork and work collaboratively with peers and diverse groups of people from different departments and organizations.  
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as being highly self-directed.
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written and working knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and sensitively across cultural, racial, age, abilities and other range of backgrounds.
  • Knowledge of research in the field of social sciences and best practices offering related services at public libraries.
  • Ability to develop and sustain partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders. 

How to Apply:

Please visit the following site for a full job description and to apply: https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CAMBRIDGEMA&cws=37&rid=1096

Full-time Opportunity