Per Diem Outreach Social Worker - NYC MOC Weekend

Goddard Riverside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Goddard Riverside Community Center is seeking a Per Diem Outreach Social Worker to engage clinically complex unsheltered clients in Manhattan as part of the MOC Night Weekend Team. The role emphasizes housing-first approaches, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction within community outreach.

The position supports 311 calls, housing placements, and works Saturdays and Sundays with hours that vary. Qualifications include LMSW license, 9.58 certification, and a valid driver's license with a

Qualifications

• LMSW license required and 9.58 certification upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record per agency guidelines.
• Flexibility to work evenings, overnights, weekends as needed.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical outreach assessments and determine hospitalization needs; document by end of shift.
• Canvass for unsheltered individuals during Code Blue/Code Red and inclement weather; document outcomes.
• Support other teams by conducting client assessments when safety concerns arise.
• Onboard and train new staff; participate in meetings, supervision, and program evaluation.
• Respond to 311 calls regarding unsheltered individuals; drive outreach vehicle as required.

Skills

LMSW license

9.58 certification

Spanish language

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

LMSW license

9.58 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mocapp

Streetsmart

CARES

Job description

Goddard Riverside Community Center is seeking a Per Diem Outreach Social Worker to engage clinically complex unsheltered clients in Manhattan as part of the MOC Night Weekend Team. The role emphasizes housing-first approaches, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction within community outreach.

The position supports 311 calls, housing placements, and works Saturdays and Sundays with hours that vary. Qualifications include LMSW license, 9.58 certification, and a valid driver's license with a