Social Worker

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Li​

403(b)

Credit Union

FSAs

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Transportation Plan

Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Job summary

S:US is seeking a Social Worker for their homeless services program in Brooklyn, NY. The role emphasizes delivering and coordinating psychosocial services for clients, interfacing with DHS staff and shelters to secure optimal care and linkage to community supports.

The position requires licensure (LMSW/LMHC), a Master’s in Social Work, and strong strengths-based, family-centered practice in a crisis-driven setting with exposure to substance abuse and mental health issues.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery and coordination of services for homeless clients.
• Interface with NYC Department of Homeless Services staff, shelter providers and community-based organizations to ensure clients receive optimal care and service coordination.
• Complete psychosocial assessments impacted by multiple systems.
• Assess clients’ needs and facilitate appropriate linkages to community-based services.
• Work within a crisis-driven environment with knowledge of substance abuse, domestic violence, trauma, and mental health conditions.

Skills

LMSW license or LMHC license

Master's in Social Work

Adolescent development knowledge

Mental health and trauma expertise

Child welfare guidelines knowledge

Independent and team-working abilities

Bilingual candidates preferred

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.

Qualifications

• 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 individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on ourBenefits Pageand see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand 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, equalopportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use ofservicesanimals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact theLeave [e-mail].

ID

2025-17952

Work Location

In Person