Employment Opportunities

The School of Social Work not only aims to educate its students with the best and latest practices, but we hope to aid our alumni and recent graduates gain employment in the social work field. Below is a list of the latest jobs available in the social work field both locally and across the nation. The list is updated as now jobs become available. Please do not contact the school for information about a particular job; instead, contact the organization listing the job with any questions you may have. Good luck in your job search!

If you are an organization wishing to post your job with the Tulane School of Social Work, please complete and return the TSSW Job Posting Application via fax to (504) 862-8727 or e-mail Joseph Halm with the details. Postings are listed for one month and can be extended at the request of the employing agency.

Job Listings

(updated 11/19/09)

The Global Health Fellows Program in Washington, DC is searching for a Technical Advisor Level I: Community-based Family Planning Technical Advisor
Service. This position would be a two-year fellowship. The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) is a five-year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health, Management Systems International, and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
 
The goal of GHFP is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population, Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing capacity of health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of junior, mid and senior level health professionals; a diversity initiative focused on providing internship and mentoring opportunities in international public health to underrepresented communities; and professional and organizational development activities to bolster USAID’s ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership role in global health.

For more information about this available position, please view the full job flier.

The LA-SAFE Program has two immediate openings for case management positions. One position is for the LA-SAFE program (an intensive outreach therapeutic case management program that works with women with addictions and OCS involvement). The other position works both in LA-SAFE and at Family House (a residential substance abuse treatment program for women w/ children).  Both positions are full-time and offer a great benefit package and salary. Interested candidates can e-mail their resume to LA-SAFE Program Coordinator and Family House Clinical Director Danielle Pizzolatto.

Child Abuse Prevention Center in Dallas, Texas, seeks a LCSW or LPC to supervise and grow clinical programs of CAP Center, including Healthy Families, Parent Aide, and Families First. Eight years supervisory experience preferred, and position would be responsible for staff supervision, program growth, research, accreditation, and affiliation. Non-clinical duties required. Potential candidates should be a self starter with superb communication skills, and someone who is efficient in MS office and database programs. Cover letter, resume, current salary and references to mpatterson@excap.org and Jessica Trudeau at jtrude@parknet.pmh.org. Position closes 11.25.09.

Youth Villages is searching for recent college graduates with degrees in social work, psychology, or related fields who can gain a tremendous range of hands-on experience by beginning their experience at Youth Villages. Youth Villages is looking for graduates who have a passion for helping troubled children and who have proven their abilities through internships or community service. Most bachelor-level candidates start out in one of YV’s residential programs in Atlanta, Linden, Memphis, or Nashville while Master-level opportunities are available at all locations, but the experience requirements vary. Candidates can apply today at www.careers.youthvillages.org/students or view the full job flyer for more information.

The Chartwell Center, an innovative non-profit school program for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related communication impairments, is searching for an Executive Director. This position presents a unique opportunity for a leader to assume responsibility for a small, excellent school program and to expand the reach of the program to include students and families throughout the Greater New Orleans area through outreach and training programs. This position will allow a motivated, creative professional to shape this already-effective program into an even more influential presence on the educational scene. Prior experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders is not required. Rather, skills and experience in professional leadership, finance, working with Boards of Trustees, and fundraising are desired. A master’s degree or higher is required. Candidates can contact Anne Gillin at The Chartwell Center, at (504) 899-2478 or agillin@chartwellcenter.org.

The Metropolitan Human Services District is searching for a Children's Services social worker to work at the Chalmette High School-Based Health Center. This is a graduate level social worker position which provides mental health prevention/intervention screenings, psychological assessments and focused clinical intervention/psychological habilitation services (individual, group and or family therapy). The incumbent in this position collaborates with other community entities in the region (Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes). For more information and application guidelines, please read the full job announcement.

NO/AIDS Task Force is searching for a Medical Case Manager in its Client Services Department. The position reports to the Medical Case Management Program Supervisor and will be filled immediately. Job duties include: provide medical case management services and education to individuals with HIV/AIDS with a focus on the incarcerated and recently released population. Education requirements include a Bachelor’s (required) or Master’s degree (preferred) in Social Work or a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a human service related field with experience working with target population.  Candidates interested in applying for this position, send your resume and a cover letter stating your interest, qualifications and salary requirements via e-mail to: lisab@noaidstf.org or mail to: NO/AIDS Task Force, 2601 Tulane Ave., Ste. 500, New Orleans, LA 70119.

NO/AIDS Task Force is searching for Quality Assurance Coordinator. Position will include assisting in developing and implementing system of gathering and managing client level data, program level data, and agency level data for various reports, funders and management purposes; regularly monitoring and collecting data for reporting purposes (monthly, quarterly, and annual) for agency funders; assisting in submitting applications for all funding sources; assisting in researching new funding opportunities; developing and managing consumer advisory group; and assisting staff to implement and manage quality assurance with each program and service of the agency.

Candidates must have a Master's degree or relevant experience in related field. Must have knowledge and understanding of Qualitative and Quantitative analysis methods. Data entry, analysis and interpretation experience using SPSS, Excel, and Access required. HIV/AIDS knowledge and experience preferred.

Please send CV or resume and cover letter (Word doc or PDF formats only) to info@noaidstf.org with the subject line: Attn: Quality Assurance Coordinator. Applications can also be submitted via fax (504-267-3014) or U.S. mail to: Director of Continuous Quality Improvement, 2601, Tulane Avenue, Suite # 500, New Orleans, LA 70119.

The National Alliance for Mentally Ill seeks a full-time Mental Health Professional with a Master's Degree in a mental health-related field. Duties include, but are not limited to providing home and community-based services to adults with mental illnesses. Must have valid Louisiana driver's license and own vehicle with insurance. Great benefits including, free medical insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, mileage reimbursement, and 401K. Starting salary is $28,000, and candidate will be based out of NAMI's Harvey location. E-mail Susan or fax resume to 504-368-9784, attention Susan. No phone calls or walk ins please. NAMI has been serving consumers with mental illness in the New Orleans area for more than 30 years.

Edible Schoolyard NOLA seeks qualified candidates for a School Food Outreach Coordinator. The School Outreach Coordinator is a new position that will be housed at ESY NOLA and is supported by the Emeril Lagasse Foundation and Ruth U. Fertel Foundation. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, proven leader and self-starter with a demonstrated commitment to transforming school lunches and lunchrooms in public schools (RSD and Charter-operated) in New Orleans. This position will work with the Executive Director of ESY NOLA, and will work closely with the Food Policy Advisory Committee sanctioned by the New Orleans City Council.

For more information, please read the following job flyer or e-mail questions to applications@esynola.org. No phone calls, please.

The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) 2010-2011 International Development Fellows Program is accepting applications until Decebember 1, 2009. The program is intended to give people who are interested in a career in international relief and development an opportunity to increase their overseas experience and gain broad exposure to CRS programs. Each year, CRS has approximately 20 placements with its country programs (based overseas). Assignments are for one year.  Specific job responsibilities vary greatly from one country to another depending on the country program's focus (Agriculture, Health, Peacebuilding, Education, Microfinance, social assistance or a combination of these). The program's goal is to place Fellows in positions where they can draw on their previous education and work experience, while broadening their skills. Many of the fellowships lead to regular positions with Catholic Relief Services.

For more information about the CRS program, please visit the organization's web site.

Environment America is searching for recent college graduates who are ready to commit their time, talent and energy to grassroots political action on behalf of the environment to serve as Issue and Field Fellows.  Environment America’s Fellowship Program is designed to give participants an opportunity to make an immediate impact even as they gain the training and experience they need to become a leaders in the environmental movement.

For more information about these job openings, please read the full job description or contact Diana Searl, Gulf Region Field Associate, at 504-525-1528, ext. 200 or via e-mail at dsearl@environmentamerica.org.

St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Miss., is seeking two full-time Master’s level social workers, who are licensed with the state, for two exciting positions.

One position would be on a medical floor and an intensive care unit, providing direct social work services to patients/families.  On-Call on a rotating basis with other social workers is required.  Experience in a hospital is preferred.

The other position is also full-time. The hours would be noon to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, working in the Emergency Room, providing social work services, crisis intervention, psychiatric placements of adolescents, and other direct services. Knowledge of community resources is important for this job. Good benefits. Child care on-site.

If interested, complete an application online at www.stdom.com.  For more information, contact Melissa Rogers in Human Resources at St. Dominic Hospital at 601-200-6734 or Teresa Williams, Assistant Director, Care Management at 601-200-5968.

Milestones Mental Health Agency is searching for a counselor/social worker (therapist) to handle a client caseload of 10 to 12 clients. Milestones provides mental health services to children and adolescents with severe emotional and/or behavioral disorders. Services are Medicaid funded and are provided in the community. This position is full time and at least 29 of the 40 hours per week must be direct client services (“billable” services).  The remaining 11 hours per week are considered “non-billable” services. For more information or to apply, read the full job description.

The American Association of School Administrators is searching for a Project Director for its Ready by 21 program. Candidates would direct the activities of the AASA Ready by 21 program that has the ultimate goal of ensuring that all young people have the supports and opportunities they need to be Ready by 21 — ready for college, work and life. For more information or to apply, read the full job description.

Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute is searching for a new Assistant Director of the New Horizons Family Center. This position serves in a non-residential capacity to coordinate clinical services and assist in providing best practices programming in a residential group home for teenage mothers in foster care and their children.  The assistant director will be responsible for ensuring that case management, counseling, and supervision services are provided to residents and their children. Click here for the complete job description.

The Child & Family Services Agency of the Human Resources Administration of the District of Columbia is seeking to hire a social worker. Full details about the position are available here, or interested persons can contact Ann Powell at 202-724-7358 or via e-mail at ann.powell@dc.gov.

Sherwood Test Prep is seeking test preparation instructors for its GRE and SAT classes. These are part-time positions in New Orleans that will pay $30 per hour. Interested individuals should send their (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume/Vita, and (3) Test Scores to: employment@sherwoodtest.com. Interviews and employment decisions will be made as resumes are received. Click here for the complete job description.

Magnolia Family Services, LLC is searching for a MST Therapist (multiple positions available). The company will accept applications until Jan. 31, 2010. Full details about the job are available here.

Clemson University in Summerton, S.C., is searching for a new coordinator for New Horizons. The position oversees and coordinates the day to day, food service, hospitality and maintenance functions of the programs and facilities for the Youth Learning Institute’s New Horizons program as a residential instructor at Camp Bob Cooper. The position reports to the director of New Horizons Family Center, and job seekers can view more info at the New Horizons program web site or by clicking on the job listing.

Milestones Mental Health Agency is searching for a part-time office assistant. Job duties include taking referrals for new clients, general clerical work, completing program satisfaction forms with clients and assisting with medical appointments, verifying Medicaid on a monthly basis. Click here for the job flyer or call the agency at (504) 269-0234 or more information.

AssuraSource Ltd. is seeking LCSWs who live in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area including Sherman, Denton, Cleburne, Fort Worth, Waco and Waxahachie as well as in the greater Houston area including Conroe, Beaumont and Humble who are interested in a part-time contracted position with the company.

The company provides Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling services to persons in their homes.  Services are currently in Dallas and Fort Worth, and they are expanding to the Houston area. The group's focus is on chronic disease, specializing in the geriatric population and oncology psychotherapy. They seek to provide the best assistance possible to those with debilitating conditions as well as to their families. Please visit www.assurasource.com for more information.

If interested, please contact Janet Houston at 877-573-1010 or e-mail her.