Housing Stability Social Worker

Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

403(b) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid time-off

Life and disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs, Inc. in New York City seeks a Social Worker to provide case management, crisis intervention, and resource coordination for clients in a Transitional Housing Program.

You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to help residents achieve housing stability, recovery goals, and a path to permanent housing through assessment, service planning, advocacy, and community referrals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum of one year of experience in case management or crisis de-escalation.
• Experience with housing programs and community behavioral health.
• Knowledge of New York City housing systems, public entitlements, and social service networks.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred; English fluency required for administrative purposes.
• Commitment to HIPAA and client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biopsychosocial intakes and housing readiness screenings.
• Develop individualized service plans with clients and set housing goals.
• Provide crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and recovery-focused skills training.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, therapists, and external social service providers.
• Assist clients with public benefits, housing, employment, and community resources.
• Advocate for clients to access needed services and supports.
• Facilitate transitions to permanent housing and ongoing behavioral health treatment.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation in CARES and client charts.

Skills

Case management

Crisis de-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Recovery-oriented practices

Person-centered service

Education

Bachelor of Social Work degree

Tools

EHRs

Job description

Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs, Inc. in New York City seeks a Social Worker to provide case management, crisis intervention, and resource coordination for clients in a Transitional Housing Program.

You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to help residents achieve housing stability, recovery goals, and a path to permanent housing through assessment, service planning, advocacy, and community referrals.