Social Worker

S:US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

S:US is hiring a Social Worker to coordinate services for homeless clients in New York City. The role involves psychosocial assessments, linking families to community resources, and collaborating with DHS and shelters.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s in social work, LMSW/LMHC licensure, and have knowledge of child welfare and trauma-informed care. Flexible schedule and a commitment to client-centered practice are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s in social work or equivalent.
• Current LMSW or LMHC licensure.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, emotional/behavioral health, and family dynamics.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments of complex families and individuals.
• Coordinate linkages to community-based services for families.
• Work in a crisis-driven environment with knowledge of substance abuse, trauma and mental health.
• Provide written reports capturing key findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Be available to families seeking assistance five days a week, eight hours a day.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Master’s in social work or equivalent

Current LMSW or LMHC licensure

Job description

Min

USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $72,000.00/Yr.

Position Overview

SCOPE OF ROLE:

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the completion of psychosocial assessments of complex families and individuals impacted by multiple systems.
• Assess individuals and family needs and facilitate appropriate linkages for families to community-based
• 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
• 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
• 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 the program
• 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.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs including email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Performs other duties as

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s in social work or equivalent
• Current licensure – LMSW or LMHC
• 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

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].

ID

2026-19105

Work Location

In Person