Posted: March 13, 2026
Expires: May 12, 2026
Family Advocacy Center
570 S. McKinley, Port Clinton, OH 43452
The Social Worker is responsible for providing professional social services to individuals, families, and groups to enhance well-being, address social and emotional challenges, and connect clients to appropriate services. This role will also support staff well-being and advise appropriate methods to advocate for clients while being sensitive to the client’s mental health needs. This role involves ensuring that clients’ voices are heard, their rights are protected, and they have access to appropriate resources and services. The Social Worker works collaboratively with clients, community partners, and service providers to address challenges, remove barriers, and promote positive outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify client needs, strengths and risks.
- Collaborating with agency Advocates, develop appropriate service plans for clients.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Monitor client progress and adjust services as needed.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case records, documentation, and reports.
- Conduct outreach and education to increase awareness of client needs and available services.
- Provide education and support to clients and families regarding coping strategies, resources and services.
- In conjunction with Grandlove staff, lead all the current support groups and assess the effectiveness of these groups.
- Participate in training, supervision, and professional development activities.
- Other job responsibilities may be added from time to time in support of the evolution of the FAC.
Skills and Experiences for Success
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work from an accredited program (MSW preferred). Current state licensure required.
• One to three years’ experience working with vulnerable populations or in advocacy, counseling, or case management roles.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of social work principles, ethics and relevant laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of community resources and support services.
• Commitment to client-centered care.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database management.
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends, as required by program needs.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Highly organized: able to effectively manage many tasks simultaneously.
• Reliable transportation for community-based work.
• Other duties as assigned.
Mission
Our mission is simple – We work to ensure that everyone reaches their potential for stability and success in our communities.
We value Teamwork, Respect for All, Uncompromising Integrity, Empathy, and Resilience.
Recognizing the Uniqueness of You
The Family Advocacy Center (FAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of different perspectives around the table. It is the policy of FAC to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job roles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize every individual’s unique perspectives shape the opinions they bring to the table. The uniqueness of those life experiences is a driving force in the success of our organization in serving members in our communities. Your unique perspectives can be a driving force in the success of our organization moving forward and the programs we offer the individuals and families in the communities we serve.
Email resume to Croe@ocfamilyadvocacy.org