Community Social Worker—Families & Seniors

East-Side-House-Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Side House Settlement in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan seeks a Social Worker to provide assessments, counseling, and resource coordination for expectant families and older adults. Under supervision, you will help connect participants to housing, healthcare, benefits, and other services while maintaining confidential documentation.

MSW required; licensure not required. 2–3 years in social services and bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW); social work licensure not required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in social services, case management, family support, community-based services, or related setting.
• Experience working with expectant families, families with young children, older adults, and/or diverse community populations preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing needs assessments and develop appropriate support referrals and follow-up plans.
• Coordinate emergency assistance and basic-needs support, including required documentation and follow-up.
• Provide short-term supportive counseling, crises support, safety planning, and appropriate referrals within the scope of the role.
• Connect participants and families to internal and community resources and public benefits, including housing, food, healthcare, behavioral health, childcare, legal, financial, workforce, and other family supports.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation of assessments, services, referrals, workshops, and participant outcomes.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

MSW

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic case-management systems

Job description

East Side House Settlement in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan seeks a Social Worker to provide assessments, counseling, and resource coordination for expectant families and older adults. Under supervision, you will help connect participants to housing, healthcare, benefits, and other services while maintaining confidential documentation.

MSW required; licensure not required. 2–3 years in social services and bilingual English/Spanish preferred.