Social Worker

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,400 - 72,129; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

403(b) and Credit Union

Short-and-Long-Term Disability

Transportation Plan

Job summary

sus.com is looking for a licensed Social Worker for families in a shelter in Brooklyn, NY. This position involves completing psychosocial assessments, facilitating service linkages, and providing education on psychosocial needs within a multidisciplinary team. A Masters in Social Work and knowledge of child welfare are required, along with strong interpersonal skills. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, with a focus on supporting families in crisis.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of diagnostic classification and guidelines relating to child welfare.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments of complex families.
• Assess family needs and facilitate linkages to community services.
• Provide education on psychosocial stressors to team members.

Skills

Knowledge of child and adolescent development

Emotional/behavioral health expertise

Strong expertise in strengths-based practice

Education

Masters in Social Work

Job description

Min

USD $67,400.00/Yr.

Max

USD $72,129.00/Yr.

Position Overview

S:US is seeking a licensed Social Worker for families with children shelter located in Brooklyn.

This position is located at Dumont Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207.

The Social Worker will:

• Responsible for the completion of psychosocial assessments of complex families impacted by multiple systems
• Assess family needs and facilitate appropriate linkages for families to community based services
• Work within a crisis driven environment with a knowledge base of substance abuse and addiction, domestic violence, child maltreatment, trauma, and mental health conditions
• Provide education to other members of the team around clients’ psychosocial stressors and needs, to ensure positive outcomes for families
• Attend ongoing professional development by the individual agency program, and the New York City Department of Homeless Services – Division of Family Services
• Provide qualitative and quantitative feedback to Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and DHS Service Providers to inform both policy and practice
• Be available to families seeking assistance at least five days a week, eight hours a day
• Work from a strength based, family focused, client centered perspective and identify and fortify the strengths that each family has
• Assist families with specific stressors associated with living in shelter
• Ensure that families are receiving full support in shelter and, when necessary, refer families for counseling or other services
• 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 key findings to include provider areas of strength, and recommendations for improvement
• Document patient medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes
• Complete other tasks as deemed necessary by program director
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed which consist of weekend or evening hours
• Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate Compliance Policies, and NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work
• 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
• Licensure ‑ LMSW

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.

ID

2025-17350

Work Location

In Person

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].