RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct services to clients, including engagement, intake, assessment, service plan development, referral, advocacy, therapeutic counseling, reassessment, and exit summaries.
• Manage a case load for a diverse client population.
• Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals; document all interactions with, or on behalf of, clients.
• Provide group counseling as assigned by the program director.
• Teach parenting classes as required.
• Maintain familiarity with program resources available on- and off-site.
• Coordinate client services with mental health, medical, employment, educational, child care and other social service providers.
• Review and sign off on service plans and psycho-social assessments as assigned.
• Conduct regular home and field visits as required.
• Conduct regular case conferences with clients and service providers as required.
• Assist with special projects as assigned including representing agency at inter-agency events.
• Act as program contact person for inquiries concerning clients.
• Assist with the supervision of paraprofessional staff.
• Supervise all office functions in the supervisor’s absence as assigned.
• Report to and meet with the supervisor on a regular basis.
• Complete program reports.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters Degree in Social Work required.
• New York State LMSW certification required, or the ability to obtain license within six (6) months of hire.
• Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Documentation skills
• Analyzing information
• Decision making
• Research skills
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• People skills
• Resolving conflict
• People management
• Integrity
• Connecting with children

Education, Experience, and Licensing

Teamwork: Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other staff in order to serve the needs of the client.

Interpersonal: Ability to effectively role-model socially appropriate behavior; and to treat residents and coworkers with respect and help to create a warm, supportive environment; and to work effectively with homeless individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use issues. Ability to enforce rules and regulations in a nonjudgmental manner.

Communication: Excellent oral, writing, and listening skills.

Computer: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Language: Bilingual in Spanish, Russian, Turkish and/or Persian

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person