Social Worker

Services for the UnderServed; Brooklyn (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacations and holidays

Transportation plan

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed seeks a Social Worker for a men’s shelter in Brooklyn to coordinate services for homeless clients.

The Social Worker will engage with NYC DHS staff, shelter providers and community organizations to ensure clients receive comprehensive care and timely psychosocial assessments. The role requires skills in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and inter-agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Current licensure LMSW or LMHC; limited permit may be considered.
• Master’s in social work or equivalent.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development and mental health.
• Strengths-based, solution-focused, and family-centered practice.
• Knowledge of child welfare guidelines, policies and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services for homeless clients in a shelter.
• Interface with NYC DHS staff, shelter providers and community partners.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments across multiple systems.
• Identify needs and link clients to community services.
• Work in a crisis-driven environment addressing substance abuse, trauma, and mental health.

Skills

LMSW/LMHC licensure

Assessment skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's in Social Work

Job description

Min

USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $74,263.00/Yr.

Position Overview

S:US Is seeking a Social Worker for their mens shelter in Brooklyn.

This position is located at Brooklyn, NY 11208.

The Social Worker will be responsible for the overall delivery and coordination of services for homeless clients. The Social Worker is responsible for interfacing with the New York City Department of Homeless Services Staff, Shelter providers and relevant community-based organizations to enhance and ensure clients are in receipt of optimal care and service coordination; be responsible for the completion of psychosocial assessments impacted by multiple systems. Assess clients’ needs and facilitate appropriate linkages to community-based services. Work within a crisis driven environment with a knowledge base of substance abuse and addiction, domestic violence, trauma, and mental health conditions.

Job Requirements

• Current licensure ‑ LMSW or LMHC (LIMITED PERMIT may be considered)
• Master’s in social work or equivalent
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development; emotional/behavioral health; mental 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to assist individuals of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Bilingual candidates preferred but not required

Benefits Overview:

We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays’

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail].

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