Social Worker, Workplace Initiatives

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. The Fund’s clients are a diverse, dynamic and engaging group of working professionals and include musicians, actors, stage managers, set designers, hair and make-up stylists, costume designers, ushers, and radio hosts to name a few. We are seeking a Social Worker in our Workplace Initiatives Program to join our team to develop and lead workshops and groups as well as provide client-centered clinical case management, supportive counseling, and financial assistance to adult professionals in performing arts and entertainment as well liaison with community stakeholders to provide critical incident support and relevant programming to the entertainment and performing arts community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Workplace Initiatives social worker provides support to clients who fall under existing and future Member and Employee Contracts as well entertainment professionals facing a workplace issue or concern such as harassment or behavior management. This position provides direct service including assessment and referrals, intensive case management and mental health counseling, and short-term supportive counseling to a diverse caseload of clients. This position also develops and facilitates workshops, trainings, and groups for MAP and EAP (Member/Employee Assistance Program) contracts and community stakeholders on topics relevant to the performing arts and entertainment industry. Working directly with the Program Director of Workplace Initiatives, you will respond to Employee Assistance Program and Member Assistance Program needs as well as critical incidents in the community.

• Develop curriculum based on programmatic needs through research and assessments of diverse topics.
• Provide direct services and counseling to a caseload of clients that fall under a MAP or EAP contract as well as clients facing workplace specific concerns such as workplace safety and behavior management.
• Liaison with leadership in unions and industry employees to support them in navigating member and employee mental health and workplace behavior concerns and to develop appropriate supports and programming for contracts.
• Engage and work collaboratively with a wide variety of clients, their families and significant others in a clinical process that facilitates development of a biopsychosocial assessment, which identifies strengths, needs and gaps in services and long-term supports.
• Respond to crises and intervenes effectively. Capable of providing intensive case management, evaluating, and advocating for Actors Fund and other financial assistance, as well as serving as a liaison to internal and external resources on behalf of the client.
• Provide individual, or family supportive counseling as part of the clinical process to achieve identified goals and outcomes. Utilize a short-term model to provide support to contract clients.
• Facilitate and create groups pertinent to client and program issues.
• Identify new community resources, treatment facilities, and providers with a demonstrated competency in treating the client’s specific needs.
• Maintain all client records, charting and statistics pertinent to the program(s) ensuring the confidentiality of all information.
• Provide back-up and coverage for all social services programs as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• State licensure (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)
• Skilled at public speaking, facilitating workshops and curriculum development
• Strong assessment, intensive clinical case management and advocacy skills. Crisis intervention skills are a must with the ability to engage a wide range of presentations.
• Organized and able to handle diverse tasks in a fast paced, high volume environment.
• Experience working within a crisis intervention as well as brief treatment model preferred.
• Consistently convey a sense of empathy with clients and demonstrate solid clinical acumen. Value and have the willingness to use the individual and group clinical supervision process to reflect, observe and enhance clinical practice.
• Worker will adhere to and be compliant with NASW code of ethics

PREFERRED QUALITIES

• Experience with the entertainment community.
• Availability to assist in agency-wide outreach to the entertainment community to provide information about Actors Fund services.
• Available to conduct groups, seminars or trainings during the evenings and weekends as needed.
• Some lifting of supplies for client activities, up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to travel out of state for in person events and groups.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

This is a full-time salaried position based in the Entertainment Community Fund’s satellite office in Atlanta, Georgia. The Entertainment Community Fund offers a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including: choice of multiple health plans, dental plan, voluntary vision, flex and dependent care plans, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, supplemental life and disability, 401(k) plan with generous employer match, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off and Wage Works commuter benefit or paid parking, depending on location.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is commensurate with licensure type and years of experience. The salary range for candidates who hold an MSW is between $65,000 - $69,165. The salary range for candidates who hold an LCSW is between $72,468 - $74,165. Internships, volunteer work, and gaps in employment will not be counted towards years of experience.

TO APPLY

Apply online at www.entertainmentcommunity.org/careers. A complete application will include a resume, cover letter and salary expectations.

ABOUT THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND

The Entertainment Community Fund is a national human services organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Through offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Fund serves everyone in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance with programs including social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and secondary employment and training services.

For more about the Entertainment Community Fund, please visit: www.entertainmentcommunity.org.

The Entertainment Community Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Built into the value statement of the Entertainment Community Fund is a commitment to embrace diversity and seek equity, inclusion and dignity for all. We celebrate our differences and strive to cultivate an environment of mutual respect.