Client Care Coordinator (Social Worker) (House East)

Children's Rescue Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Client Care Coordinator at Children’s Rescue Fund oversees mental health service delivery for homeless individuals, conducting comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments and coordinating with case management to set achievable long-term goals.

Based at House East in New York, NY, the role requires LMSW licensure within NY and experience in social services, with strong communication and collaboration across agencies to link clients with housing and community resources.

Qualifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in NY at hire or within 3 months
• At least 1 year in social services, counseling, crisis intervention, housing or homeless services preferred
• Ability to work with diverse cultures and ethnicities
• Expertise in strengths-based and solution-focused practice
• Experience facilitating groups for adults
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or French a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and MS Office literacy

Responsibilities

• Complete a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment for each client
• Provide clear written assessment reports and recommendations
• Assist homeless clients navigating multiple systems and stressors
• Provide outreach, crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning
• Prioritize and conduct visits to high-risk in-shelter clients for safety planning
• Prepare clients to accept services
• Collaborate with ACS or prevention services and advocate for clients
• Facilitate referrals and link clients to mental health providers and agencies
• Serve as liaison with government agencies and community partners
• Improve access to services via in-person or telehealth
• Document services in CARES and compile internal reports
• Participate in professional development and DHS trainings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

LMSW license

Social services

Cultural competence

Strengths-based practice

Group facilitation

Spanish/French

Written & verbal comms

MS Office

Job description

The Client Care Coordinator is responsible for the overall delivery and coordination of mental health and related services for homeless individuals. The Client Care Coordinator will enhance existing services to include a thorough assessment of clients’ long-term goals at intake and collaborate with the case management staff to set achievable goals while establishing linkages within the community to ensure their successful progress towards independent living. This position will work with individuals at our House East location in New York, NY.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of New York upon hire, or obtain licensure within three (3) months of hire
• At least one year of experience in social services, counseling, crisis intervention, family services, preventive services, housing services, or homeless services is strongly preferred
• Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures and ethnicities
• Expertise in strengths-based and solution-focused practice
• Experience facilitating groups for adults
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or French a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and computer literacy in Microsoft-Office are required

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment with each client to understand strengths & service needs
• Provide clear written reports that capture assessment findings & recommendations
• Assist clients that are homeless as they navigate multiple systems & cope with the stressors & anxiety induced by homelessness
• Provide outreach services, crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, & pyscho-education
• Prioritize & conduct unit visits to the high-risk individuals that are in-shelter to coordinate safety planning efforts
• Prepare clients to accept services
• Collaborate with ACS and/or prevention services agencies, and participate in conferences to advocate on behalf of clients
• Make appropriate referrals and facilitate linkages between mental health providers, government agencies, and other related community–based services
• Serve as agency/program liaison between government agencies, community–based organizations, and/or groups
• Improve access to mental health services for individuals in-shelter by facilitating in-person or telehealth services
• Enhance delivery & coordination of mental health & related services
• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team of service providers to enhance engagement and ensure quality service
• Confer and consult with professional & technical personnel in implementing a multidisciplinary approach to client care & well-being
• Deliver enhanced mental health services: conduct biopsychosocial assessment, provide on-site mental health services (short counseling & brief intervention services), coordinate clinical treatment (clinical care coordination) referral, as well as linkage to care (medication management or psychotherapy) & follow-up
• Promote in-person or telehealth usage by utilizing H+H Express Care & other telehealth service utilization services via other hospitals & mental health providers of the client’s choice
• Utilize DHS Referral Basics: match the need as assessed through the BPS as soon as possible, assist client in scheduling, provide reminders before the appointment, coordinate transportation to the appointment, facilitate access to teletherapy, and provide a warm hand-off when possible
• Follow up on referral provided to the client: confirm the client was able to attend, how the session went, and address any concerns or questions the client might have; if a client did not attend assist with rescheduling & addressing any barriers
• Utilize motivational interviewing if a client does not want to participate or be linked to treatment; attempt to understand your client’s perspective or misconceptions, remove any barriers, and attempt to re-engage
• Provide therapeutic groups (music, art, general support groups, etc.); facilitate group work to address family issues, enhance life skills, etc.
• Participate in meetings with case management & housing staff to discuss planning efforts & progress
• Assist clients with completing applications for supportive housing and accompany residents to supportive housing interviews when necessary
• Upon linkage to permanent housing, complete and discuss exit summary with the client, and provide them with referrals and supportive services identified in new community
• Utilize fact sheets, desk guides, and other material resources in delivering mental health services
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner; document services provided, efforts, and outcomes in CARES
• Compile information/data in regard to needed internal and external reports
• Attend professional development training & opportunities; participate in FWC mental health trainings delivered by DHS
• Perform other duties as assigned

PRINCIPAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Frequent interaction with diverse clients to assess and respond to their needs
• Work in collaboration with staff to build and promote a cohesive and professional working relationship to ensure the delivery of high consistent high-quality services
• Outreach and network with community-based and government agencies to secure resources to assist both clients and staff

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (including Physical Demands):

• Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EEO Statement – Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, military or veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.