Description

The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.

At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments, and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.

Osborne is opening its first transitional housing and reentry program, The Fulton Community Reentry Center (Fulton). Fulton will provide 140 beds of transitional reentry housing to formerly incarcerated men who would otherwise be homeless after discharge from a correctional facility. Fulton will also provide onsite reentry services, including case management, benefits enrollment, employment, health, and substance use disorder treatment. The facility operates 365 days on a 24-hour basis daily, including evening and weekend hours (some positions will require non-traditional hours).

We are seeking three full-time licensed LMSW Social Workers. The Social Work will provide direct services to clients, including engagement, assessment, service plan development, referral, advocacy, therapeutic counseling, reassessment, and exit summaries. This position reports to the Director of Social Services of Fulton Community Reentry Center.

Salary range: $31.32-$32.97 hourly

Requirements

Essential Duties:

• Manage a caseload for a diverse client population.
• Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals; document all interactions with, or on behalf of, clients.
• Maintain familiarity with program resources available on- and off-site.
• Coordinate client services with mental health, medical, employment, educational, and other social service providers.
• Review and sign off on psycho-social assessments.
• Communicate and collaborate with client support team and service providers to enhance engagement and ensure the quality of service
• Conduct regular case conferences with clients and service providers as required.
• Report directly to Deputy Program Director for bi-monthly supervision.
• Complete program reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in social work required

· New York State LMSW certification required, or the ability to obtain license within six (6) months of hire

· One year of relevant work experience preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Must have the flexibility to work some evenings and occasional weekends as needed.
• Excellent and demonstrated writing ability.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• Knowledge of CARES, MS Word, Excel, and database management skills. Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflicts and listen.
• Able to deal calmly in crisis situations and handle multiple tasks effectively under pressure.
• Effective at working collaboratively well with diverse groups.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and efficient. Maturity, integrity, and sound judgment.
• Engaging personality and detailed orientated skills are essential.
• Strong oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills are necessary

Benefits of Working for the Osborne Association

Generous benefits include four weeks of vacation, tuition reimbursement, a flexible work schedule, excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a 403(b) plan with a company match. Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans.

The Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

The Osborne Association requires staff to be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.

Thank you for your interest in the Osborne Association. Please be sure to include a cover letter with your application. We wish we could personally respond to each application but due to the volume of interest we receive, we are not able to. Please, no phone calls.

** Salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.