Brooklyn Shelter Social Worker: Crisis Care & Coordination

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Li​

403(b)

Credit Union

FSAs

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Transportation Plan

Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Job summary

S:US is seeking a Social Worker for their homeless services program in Brooklyn, NY. The role emphasizes delivering and coordinating psychosocial services for clients, interfacing with DHS staff and shelters to secure optimal care and linkage to community supports.

The position requires licensure (LMSW/LMHC), a Master’s in Social Work, and strong strengths-based, family-centered practice in a crisis-driven setting with exposure to substance abuse and mental health issues.

Qualifications

• Current licensure – LMSW or LMHC (LIMITED PERMIT may be considered)
• Master’s in social work or equivalent
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development; emotional/behavioral health; mental health. parent-child relationships family dynamics; and diagnostic classification
• Strong expertise in strengths-based, solution-focused, and family-centered practice.
• Knowledge of guidelines, policies and regulations relating to child welfare, safety, permanency and well-being.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to assist individuals of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery and coordination of services for homeless clients.
• Interface with NYC Department of Homeless Services staff, shelter providers and community-based organizations to ensure clients receive optimal care and service coordination.
• Complete psychosocial assessments impacted by multiple systems.
• Assess clients’ needs and facilitate appropriate linkages to community-based services.
• Work within a crisis-driven environment with knowledge of substance abuse, domestic violence, trauma, and mental health conditions.

Skills

LMSW license or LMHC license

Master's in Social Work

Adolescent development knowledge

Mental health and trauma expertise

Child welfare guidelines knowledge

Independent and team-working abilities

Bilingual candidates preferred

Education

Master's in Social Work

Job description

S:US is seeking a Social Worker for their homeless services program in Brooklyn, NY. The role emphasizes delivering and coordinating psychosocial services for clients, interfacing with DHS staff and shelters to secure optimal care and linkage to community supports.

The position requires licensure (LMSW/LMHC), a Master’s in Social Work, and strong strengths-based, family-centered practice in a crisis-driven setting with exposure to substance abuse and mental health issues.