Social Worker — Impactful, PSLF Eligible, Full-Time

New Ground Inc.; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (100% employer-paid)

401(k) with employer matching

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

11 paid holidays and PTO opportunities

Weekly LCSW supervision

NYS licensure support

Job summary

New Ground Inc. in Long Island is seeking a full-time Social Worker to provide assessment, counseling, and resources to individuals and families facing homelessness and poverty.

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and support clients toward independence, with weekly LCSW supervision and ongoing professional development. Qualifications include an MSW with LMSW (or plan to secure LMSW within 12 months), experience with homelessness or trauma, strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• MSW required with LMSW or plans to obtain LMSW within 12 months
• Experience with homelessness, trauma, domestic violence or substance abuse is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong time management

Responsibilities

• Regular contact with clients including home visits and office meetings
• Provide clinically therapeutic assessments, insight, feedback and interventions
• Crisis intervention, safety planning, counseling for adults/children in housing program
• Case management with client follow-ups and coordination with service providers
• Advocate for families in social services and education
• Maintain caseload and assist clients toward short- and long-term independence
• Identify and refer resources to appropriate programs
• Maintain thorough documentation and progress reviews
• Coordinate services within a multi-disciplinary team
• Facilitate group sessions for adults, youth and children

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

MSW/LMSW plan

Education

MSW

LMSW eligibility within 12 months

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New Ground Inc. in Long Island is seeking a full-time Social Worker to provide assessment, counseling, and resources to individuals and families facing homelessness and poverty.

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and support clients toward independence, with weekly LCSW supervision and ongoing professional development. Qualifications include an MSW with LMSW (or plan to secure LMSW within 12 months), experience with homelessness or trauma, strong communication skills,