Description

Position

Social Worker

Classification

Exempt

Salary

$62,000-$69,000

Reports to

Department Director of Social Services

Location

Multisite

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective

East Side House Settlement is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families and the communities. We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working, and creative leader who shares our passion for providing exceptional programming to children and families in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx.

Under the supervision of the Department Director of Social Services, the Social Worker is integral to East Side House’s strategy to organize resources and share leadership to integrate social services into the fabric of the programs and communities we serve. The Social Worker serve as the primary leaders of wrap-around services for program participants and families, design and implement (proactive and preventive) social work programs to promote social and emotional health, respond to day-to-day participant issues and unanticipated crises and their most immediate needs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Participant and Families:

• Conduct initial interview with participant/family for intake and assess participant/family needs and strengths
• Make in-depth assessment using various age-appropriate assessment tools. Assessment will include home visits and input from program personnel. The thorough assessment will identify psychosocial factors causing stress to participant and her/his family. Based on this assessment, an intervention plan will be created.
• Provide short-term supportive counseling and to alleviate crises for participant and families as necessary
• Conduct an affirming, motivational family assessment that will serve to excite families about the possibility of support in goal attainment
• Build strong relationships with families to facilitate collaborative approach to participant support, and coordinate the delivery of mental health and family services at community organizations for participants and families outside of the organization
• Serve as an internal liaison to link participants and families offered throughout ESH’s programs (i.e., child care, after school, school-based programs, workforce, post-secondary, etc.)
• Provide and facilitate bilingual workshops to parents on interest areas surveyed during assessments (i.e. bullying, financial management, life skills, etc.)
• Design and implement creative interventions for participants with repeated instances of similar challenges

Agency and Community:

• Lead mediations as necessary using relational-based models within social work practice and in alignment with ESH’s commitment to Restorative Practices
• Create interagency and external partnerships to further department/organizational goals
• Support with recruitment efforts and agency representation during community outreach and advocacy efforts
• Attend meeting as needed and advocate/schedule meetings as necessary

• Participate in assigned staff development training’s
• Organize and lead three community events annually (resource fair, community giveback, etc.)

Support Services and Data Collection:

• Maintain paperwork in timely fashion: assessments, case notes, monthly reports, data input/forms

• Facilitate Professional Development curriculum for interns, peers and provide consultation on social-emotional related issues to staff.
• Develop scope and sequence and unit plans for SEL lessons
• Work collaboratively with program leadership to plan and execute Social Emotional Learning Time (SELT)

Manage social work intern program:

• In partnership with Department Director of Social Services, oversee sourcing, recruitment, selection, and onboarding of undergraduate and graduate interns
• Provide one on one supportive supervision and evaluation for interns
• Collaborate with undergraduate and graduate schools to facilitate mutual learning/learning exchange
• Coordinate with director to assign client referrals to interns

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises social work interns.

Work Environment and Schedule

This is a full-time position. Generally, work hours are scheduled Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. Some evenings and weekends are required. Workdays/hours subject to change based on ESH’s needs. The position is in an office environment. The dress code is business casual. This job operates in a professional school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Travel

Minimal travel is expected for this position. Travel throughout the NYC boroughs is expected for this position (on a need basis).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform this job's essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This role is generally a sedentary role; however, some sorting/filing is required. Requirements include the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations that allow a candidate to meet the requirements of the position will be considered.

AAP/EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• New York State LMSW from an accredited school of social work
• SIFI Certification strongly with at least one year’s experience supervising social work interns
• Knowledge of the network of social services available to parents and families in New York
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Interest in and comfort with working with data informed practice

Competencies

• Commitment to demonstrating ESH’s organizational values of Excellence, Integrity, Compassion, Empathy, and Community
• Excellent oral and written communication/interpersonal skills as well as a desire to collaborate with various
• Ability to engage, build relationships, and demonstrate empathy with children and families
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively with staff members
• Diverse cultural competence required
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word and Excel, email correspondence, and database management a requisite