Current Opportunities
SOCIAL WORKER - FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Social Worker for our J. Wayne Leonard Prosperity Center. Your position will play a pivotal role in supporting our mission to eradicate poverty in our community.
The Social Worker at the Prosperity Center plays a pivotal role in supporting clients by helping them navigate community resources, evaluating their needs, and achieving improved mental and financial well-being. The Social Worker will assess clients’ situations, identify barriers, and create tailored action plans to enhance their overall prosperity, focusing on mental health and financial stability.
In this role, you can make a lasting impact on our community while building your skills and experience. We offer a competitive starting salary of $55,000, a generous benefits package, and a supportive work environment. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you! Please carefully review complete job description HERE. To apply send your resume with cover letter to carolg@unitedwaysela.org.
We are currently reviewing all applications for recently posted positions. Please continue to monitor this site for future job postings.
For nearly 100 years, United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA) has been a leader and trusted partner in improving lives and making a lasting difference. United Way is on a mission to eradicate poverty by preparing people for quality jobs, growing incomes, and affording better health and education opportunities throughout Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes.
Working at United Way is an opportunity to help build a stronger, more equitable Southeast Louisiana for every individual and family. You’ll collaborate with coworkers who are passionate about improving the quality of life for all communities.
Benefits of Working at United Way:
- Health and Wellness: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance are offered to all full-time employees at low to no cost.
- Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: Generous paid personal leave (15 days in year one), company holidays (±17 days with the week off between Christmas and New Years), and flexible scheduling options allow you to maintain and enjoy life outside of work.
- Personal and Family Assistance: Long-term disability coverage, family medical leave, paid family leave and a comprehensive employee assistance program are just a few of the personal benefits offered to United Way employees.
- Financial Well-Being and Security: Life insurance, critical illness, accident insurance, travel reimbursements, 401k contributions and an employer contribution, and health savings and flexible spending accounts help you to plan a strong financial future for you and your family.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to race, gender, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, status as a qualified handicapped individual or a disabled or Vietnam era veteran, in accordance with applicable laws. In addition, it is our policy to provide a work environment that allows each individual to attain their highest potential. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here.