Social Worker - Bilingual

Lesc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Discounted commuter benefits

Life insurance & Long term disability

Federal Student Loan Repayment Program

Training and other voluntary benefits

Job summary

Lesc in Bronx, NY is seeking a Social Worker to deliver trauma-informed, harm-reduction based case management for tenants experiencing homelessness and substance use history. The role emphasizes client choice and integrated service planning, with linkages to healthcare, mental health, and social services.

Key duties include comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments, coordinating with on-site specialists, developing individualized service plans, and providing both individual and group therapies

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required and fluent.
• Experience with therapeutic intervention and accessing community resources.
• Experience working with individuals who are homeless and with substance use histories.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments.
• Coordinate services with on-site and external providers.
• Develop individualized service plans with clear goals and outcomes.
• Provide daily living skills coaching and crisis intervention.
• Help establish housing stability through services and referrals.
• Provide individual and group therapy to address dependencies and life adjustments.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Therapeutic intervention

Crisis intervention

Case management

Education

MSW / MHC / MPA / MPH / MA in Psychology / MS in Human Services

Job description

BASIC FUNCTION: The Social Worker will develop services using the Harm Reduction model of care which emphasizes tenant’s choice in the delivery of services in which sobriety as well as tenant’s engagement in services is supported but not required in providing overall trauma sensitive case management services, including assessing and treatment planning linkages and referrals to services.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Conduct complete bio-psycho-social assessment that includes areas of substance use, health, mental health, relationship abuse, social services, family, schooling and work.
• Coordinate services with on-site Health Coordinator, Substance Use Specialist, Vocational Educational Specialist, and outside providers.
• With appropriate written consents liaison with tenant’s treatment providers in coordinating services.
• Complete individualize service plans with clearly stated goals and outcomes designed to support tenants in maintaining housing
• In consultation with tenants, provide case management services on daily living skills, crisis intervention, financial management skills, substance use, mental health, public benefits and entitlements advocacy.
• Help in establishing household and any other services in support of the tenant’s housing stability
• Provide individual and group therapy to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Performs all related duties, as assigned, or unrelated duties, as assigned.

SCHEDULE: M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM

RATE: $60,000 - $64,000 / year dependent on experience

LOCATION: Bronx, NY 10456

We offer excellent benefits including:

• Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Discounted Commuter benefits
• Life insurance & Long term disability
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
• Training and other additional voluntary benefits

EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet

Requirements

• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• MSW, MHC, MPA, MPH, MA in Psychology or MS in Human Services required.
• Must have experience in therapeutic intervention, an understanding in utilizing community resources and working with individuals that have been homeless and identified of having a history of substance use.