Social Worker

Voa Gny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (Paid Birthday Holiday)

Job summary

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our domestic violence program onsite in New York. You will provide comprehensive social services to residents, ensuring health and safety and meeting contractual requirements.

The role requires a Master's in Social Work with at least two years of DV experience. You will supervise staff, maintain records, and deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care to residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work with at least two years of relevant experience with individuals or families affected by domestic violence.
• Provide case management and therapeutic interventions including family case management, individual domestic violence counseling, group domestic violence counseling, youth support services, housing search assistance and employment preparation.
• Supervise the Case Manager Supervisor, Art Therapist and Social Worker.
• Maintain case records and statistics for the program.
• Create and maintain a wellness and recovery-oriented environment using person-first language, respectful documentation and evidence-based practices.
• Provide clinical supervision to assist staff with trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices.
• Ensure support and education are provided to help residents transition into the community, including referrals when needed.
• Conduct screening and intake assessments to determine eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site social services to residents in the domestic violence program.
• Ensure health and safety standards and regulatory compliance for the program.
• Deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care and evidence-based practices.
• Supervise staff and coordinate client services across the team.
• Maintain thorough case records and program statistics.

Skills

Case management

DV counseling - individual

DV counseling - group

Youth support services

Housing search assistance

Employment preparation

Clinical supervision

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: Social Worker

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you're passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

The Social Worker ensures the program provides comprehensive and integrated on-site social service that helps residents restore and rebuild their lives while healing from their experience of domestic violence. The Social Worker is responsible that the domestic violence program meets the highest possible standards of health and safety and provides all needed quality services to residents to meet contractual and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The position requires a Master's degree in Social Work with and two years of relevant experience working with individuals or families of domestic violence is required.
• Provide appropriate case management and therapeutic interventions including family case management, individual domestic violence counseling, group domestic violence counseling, youth support services, housing search assistance and employment preparation.
• Supervise the Case Manager Supervisor, Art Therapist and Social Worker.
• Maintain case records and statistics for program.
• Create and maintain a wellness and recovery-oriented environment by using person-first language, respectful documentation, person centered planning, and evidence-based practices.
• Provide clinical supervision to assist staff with integrating trauma informed care and evidence-based practices.
• Ensure support and education are provided and documented to assist residents in their transition into the community including referrals to appropriate social service agencies when the facility does not provide the needed service.
• Conduct all screening and intake assessments to determine eligibility to the program.
• Provide ongoing risk assessments and crisis intervention for victims and their children .
• Provide clinical oversight, intervention and emergency response to address client critical incidents, including emergency on-call after hour support to the staff and the clients during crisis.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.