Trauma-Informed Social Worker: Housing & Recovery Navigator

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FOR INTER CULTURAL AFFAIRS INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental andVision

403(b) retirement savings

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid time-off

Life and disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FOR INTER CULTURAL AFFAIRS INC in New York City is seeking a full-time Social Worker to provide case management, crisis intervention, and resource coordination for residents in a Transitional Housing Program. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to support housing stability, recovery goals, and transitions to permanent housing.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care, advocacy, and coordination with external providers to improve access to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work from CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year of case management or crisis de-escalation experience.
• Experience with housing, homeless services, or behavioral health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct non-clinical biopsychosocial intakes and housing readiness screenings.
• Develop individualized service plans and housing goals with clients.
• Provide crisis de-escalation, psychoeducation, and recovery-based skills.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and housing providers.
• Assist clients with obtaining public benefits and community resources.
• Advocate to ensure access to needed services and support.
• Support transitions to permanent housing and ongoing behavioral health treatment.
• Maintain accurate case records and collaborate in team meetings.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Motivational Interviewing

Harm reduction

Trauma-informed care

Person-centered care

Advocacy

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Tools

CARES

EHRs

MS Office

Case Mgmt DBs

Job description

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FOR INTER CULTURAL AFFAIRS INC in New York City is seeking a full-time Social Worker to provide case management, crisis intervention, and resource coordination for residents in a Transitional Housing Program. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to support housing stability, recovery goals, and transitions to permanent housing.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centered care, advocacy, and coordination with external providers to improve access to