NYC Shelters - LMSW / Client Care Coordinator

SCO Family of Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Service in New York is hiring an LMSW / Client Care Coordinator for NYC shelters in the Bronx. You will perform biopsychosocial assessments and connect families to community services, working with a multi-disciplinary team.

The role requires MSW + LMSW within three months, strong communication, and willingness to work weekends or late nights. Bilingual in Spanish or French is a plus.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required; LMSW licensure within 3 months of hire.
• Experience in child welfare, mental health, family-centered practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Spanish or French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Completes biopsychosocial assessments.
• Facilitates linkages for families to community-based services and coordinates services from multiple city agencies.
• Maintains a multi-disciplinary team approach to service provision.
• Provides information and training to other team members around clients’ psychosocial needs to ensure positive outcomes.
• Prioritize and visit high-risk families in shelter to coordinate safety planning.
• Provide direct counseling services and/or outreach; make referrals as needed.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

LMSW licensure

Spanish or French

Strong communication

Education

Master of Social Work

Job description

NYC Shelters - LMSW / Client Care Coordinator

Job Category: Licensed

Requisition Number: NYCSH004245

• Posted : September 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• Salary : $72,100 USD per year

Locations

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Bronx, NY 10456, USA

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes biopsychosocial assessments.
• Facilitates appropriate linkages for families to community-based services and coordinates services from multiple city agencies.
• Maintains a multi‑disciplinary team approach to service provision.
• Provides information and training to other members of the team around clients’ psychosocial stressors and needs to ensure positive outcomes for families.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited school of social work; Current licensure- LMSW within three months of hire date
• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Child and adolescent development.
  • Mental health and Emotional/behavioral 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.
• Proficiency in Spanish or French a plus.
• Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures and ethnicities.
• Candidates should also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interview children and parents in shelter to complete an assessment and to determine an appropriate plan of action.
• Prepare children and parents to accept services.
• Make referrals, when appropriate, to governmental or not-for-profit agencies.
• Provide direct counseling services and/or outreach services; make referrals to other public agencies or community resources as needed.
• Confer and consult with professional and technical personnel in implementing a multidisciplinary approach to client care and well-being.
• Serve as agency/program liaison to community agencies and/or groups.
• Provide clear written reports that capture family assessment findings and recommendations.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner.
• Prioritize and visit the highest risk families who are in shelter to coordinate safety planning efforts in these households.
• Provide training, consultation, and coaching to shelter-based case managers.
• Required to work weekends, late nights, and schedule is subjected to change based on program needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements: Masters/MSW and LMSW required within three months of hire.

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