Bilingual Social Worker: Harm Reduction & Housing Support

Lower Eastside Service Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Discounted commuter benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Student loan repayment

Training programs

Job summary

Lower Eastside Service Center in Bronx, NY seeks a licensed Social Worker to deliver trauma-informed, Harm Reduction–based case management to individuals experiencing homelessness. The role emphasizes client choice and coordinated services with on-site and external providers.

You will perform bio-psycho-social assessments, develop service plans, provide individual and group therapy, and help tenants access housing and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• MSW or related degree required.
• Experience in therapeutic intervention and with homeless individuals who have history of substance use.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complete bio-psycho-social assessment covering substance use, health, mental health, relationships and social services.
• Coordinate services with on-site Health Coordinator, Substance Use Specialist, Vocational Educational Specialist, and outside providers.
• With written consents, liaise with tenants' treatment providers to coordinate services.
• Develop individualized service plans with clear goals and outcomes to support housing stability.
• Provide case management on daily living skills, crisis intervention, financial management, and benefits advocacy.
• Provide individual and group therapy to aid in recovery and adjustment to housing.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

MSW, MHC, MPA, MPH, MA in Psychology or MS in Human Services

Job description

Lower Eastside Service Center in Bronx, NY seeks a licensed Social Worker to deliver trauma-informed, Harm Reduction–based case management to individuals experiencing homelessness. The role emphasizes client choice and coordinated services with on-site and external providers.

You will perform bio-psycho-social assessments, develop service plans, provide individual and group therapy, and help tenants access housing and benefits.