Social Worker - Bilingual

Lesc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks vacation

Medical, Dental, 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 seeks a Social Worker to deliver trauma-informed, Harm Reduction–based services to tenants, focusing on housing stability and supportive services. The role includes assessing, planning, linking to resources, and providing therapy as needed.

Responsibilities span biopsychosocial assessment, coordinating with the care team, developing individualized service plans, and assisting tenants with daily living skills and benefits advocacy, within a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• MSW, MHC, MPA, MPH, MA in Psychology or MS in Human Services required.
• Experience in therapeutic intervention, homelessness, and substance use contexts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments across areas such as substance use, health, mental health, relationships, social services, family, schooling, and work.
• Coordinate services with on-site Health Coordinator, Substance Use Specialist, Vocational Educational Specialist, and outside providers.
• Develop individualized service plans with clear goals and outcomes to support housing stability.
• Provide case management on daily living skills, crisis intervention, financial management skills, substance use, mental health, and entitlements advocacy.
• Assist in establishing housing-related services and resources for tenants.
• Provide individual and group therapy to aid recovery and life adjustments.
• Perform all related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

MSW

MHC

MPA

MPH

MA in Psychology

MS in Human Services

Job description

Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish is required (speak/write).

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

$73,535.84 - $73,535.84 / year dependent on experience

LOCATION

Bronx, NY 10456

Benefits

• 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

QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 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.