Social Worker - PSPH Housing, LCSW Track

Voa Gny; New York (NY); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

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Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

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VOA-Greater New York is seeking a Social Worker to support formerly homeless clients in Permanent Supportive Housing across The Bronx and Brooklyn. You will coordinate with case management, recreational, and operations staff to serve assigned sites and maintain thorough documentation.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's in Social Work, LMSW licensure within 1 year of hire (exam costs reimbursed), and at least 2 years' experience with adults with serious mental illness and/or homelessness.

Competenze

• Master's Degree in Social Work with LMSW licensure within 1 year of hire; reimbursement for LMSW exam costs.
• Minimum 2 years experience with adults with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder and/or homeless populations.
• Familiarity with behavioral health treatment approaches including harm-reduction models.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and client-centered practice.

Mansioni

• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments; manage caseload for routine check-ins, clinical case management, counseling, and behavioral health navigation.
• Develop and facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational group programming.
• Maintain thorough service documentation and coordinate referrals, warm handoffs, and crisis support as needed.

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Position: Social Worker (Mobile)

The Social Worker offers support to eligible formerly homeless clients living in Permanent Supportive Housing to promote well-being and stability. The Social Worker is part of a specialized team working across four SRO sites in The Bronx and Brooklyn. The Social Worker will be assigned a caseload of clients at 1-2 of those sites and will coordinate closely with case management, recreational and operations staff at the building(s) to which they are assigned.

Location: Bronx, NY 10456

Note: This position is in a qualified setting for clinical experience hours towards LCSW licensure.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Social Work with the expectation that LMSW licensure is secured within 1 year of hire. (Offering reimbursement for cost of exam to obtain LMSW licensure upon passing)

• Minimum 2 years experience with adults with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder and/or homeless populations.
• Familiarity with behavioral health treatment approaches and resources, including harm-reduction models.
• Position requires a combination of skills in the following areas: strengths based, solution focused, and family centered practice; experience working with diverse client populations; teamwork and communication.

Social Worker Principal Responsibilities:

1. Conduct initial assessment for newly enrolled clients and follow-up assessments and clinical screenings in alignment with program protocols.
2. Ensure that client eligibility documentation is on file.
3. Manage a caseload of clients for routine check-ins, clinical case management, counseling and behavioral health treatment navigation.
4. Develop and facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational group programming.
5. Provide on-call crisis intervention support as needed.
6. Utilize best practice approaches and evidence-based interventions to maximize client outcomes.
7. Maintain service documentation to include client progress notes, observations and interactions about clients and incident reporting when necessary.
8. Participate in internal and external case conferencing activities. Provide warm handoff referrals including accompanying clients to appointments as needed.

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:

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

And much more!