What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at NADAP?
Join NADAPs exciting new Workforce Initiative Nassau (WIN) program in Hempstead helping Nassau County residents build careers!
What We Offer
Meaningful and impactful work in the community
Comprehensive insurance benefits
401k plan with match
35 paid days off each year
Tuition reimbursement and much more!
Position Objective
Support individuals impacted by substance use disorders in securing and maintaining meaningful employment. This role emphasizes traumainformed care, group facilitation, outreach, and partnership development to address substance use challenges and promote longterm recovery and economic stability. The Social Worker will work closely with clients and community partners across Nassau Countys human services sector.
Essential Functions
Provide oneonone counseling and case management to individuals in recovery, with a focus on employment readiness, job placement, and longterm retention.
Facilitate weekly traumainformed support groups for participants who may be struggling with substance use, mental health challenges, or life stressors.
Work with the WIN team and clients' Case Managers from the referring agency to create a relapse prevention plan and support client recovery. Attend team meetings and collaborate with staff members to ensure client needs are met.
Keep a record of concise case notes on each service conducted and provided.
Support CRPA in promoting self-advocacy.
Conduct psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions on topics such as job readiness, workplace skills, relapse prevention, coping strategies, and life skills.
Conduct presentations at partner agencies and communitybased organizations.
Develop individualized service plans addressing barriers to employment.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Monitor client progress and provide ongoing support.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation and data entry in accordance with agency, funder, and regulatory requirements.
Attend and participate in meetings, staff development sessions and in-service training as assigned.
Maintain and execute documentation and workflow through computer-based programs and technology that draws on basic software/computer skill set.
Perform other duties consistent with the role of a professional social worker within a workforce development and recoveryoriented setting.
Educational Requirements
MSW required with at least 3 years related work experience in human services.
Skills And/or Experience Required
Some prior professional experience working within a community-based organization or the government sector, directly serving an under-resourced population required.
Experience working in employment services or in social service-related field preferred.
Good verbal and written communication skills, Excellent organizational skills. Effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and to travel to various locations in Nassau County to carry out assigned duties.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Basic computer software literacy and computer usage experience.
Must have a car and valid driver's license.
Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
NADAPs Workforce Initiative Nassau (WIN) program provides Nassau County residents with vocational options including connections with job training and education programs to meet career goals and pre-employment preparation, job placement, and work supports. Program participants are job ready and have been personally affected by substance use.
NADAP, Inc.is a multiservice non-profit agency dedicated to helping people with medical, behavioral health and social service needs to become sufficient. NADAP programs assist disadvantaged populations in New York City and Nassau County.
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Qualifications
Education
Required
Masters or better in Social Work.
What We Offer
Meaningful and impactful work in the community
Comprehensive insurance benefits
401k plan with match
35 paid days off each year
Tuition reimbursement and much more!
Position Objective
Support individuals impacted by substance use disorders in securing and maintaining meaningful employment. This role emphasizes traumainformed care, group facilitation, outreach, and partnership development to address substance use challenges and promote longterm recovery and economic stability. The Social Worker will work closely with clients and community partners across Nassau Countys human services sector.
Essential Functions
Provide oneonone counseling and case management to individuals in recovery, with a focus on employment readiness, job placement, and longterm retention.
Facilitate weekly traumainformed support groups for participants who may be struggling with substance use, mental health challenges, or life stressors.
Work with the WIN team and clients' Case Managers from the referring agency to create a relapse prevention plan and support client recovery. Attend team meetings and collaborate with staff members to ensure client needs are met.
Keep a record of concise case notes on each service conducted and provided.
Support CRPA in promoting self-advocacy.
Conduct psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions on topics such as job readiness, workplace skills, relapse prevention, coping strategies, and life skills.
Conduct presentations at partner agencies and communitybased organizations.
Develop individualized service plans addressing barriers to employment.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Monitor client progress and provide ongoing support.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation and data entry in accordance with agency, funder, and regulatory requirements.
Attend and participate in meetings, staff development sessions and in-service training as assigned.
Maintain and execute documentation and workflow through computer-based programs and technology that draws on basic software/computer skill set.
Perform other duties consistent with the role of a professional social worker within a workforce development and recoveryoriented setting.
Educational Requirements
MSW required with at least 3 years related work experience in human services.
Skills And/or Experience Required
Some prior professional experience working within a community-based organization or the government sector, directly serving an under-resourced population required.
Experience working in employment services or in social service-related field preferred.
Good verbal and written communication skills, Excellent organizational skills. Effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and to travel to various locations in Nassau County to carry out assigned duties.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Basic computer software literacy and computer usage experience.
Must have a car and valid driver's license.
Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
NADAPs Workforce Initiative Nassau (WIN) program provides Nassau County residents with vocational options including connections with job training and education programs to meet career goals and pre-employment preparation, job placement, and work supports. Program participants are job ready and have been personally affected by substance use.
NADAP, Inc.is a multiservice non-profit agency dedicated to helping people with medical, behavioral health and social service needs to become sufficient. NADAP programs assist disadvantaged populations in New York City and Nassau County.
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Qualifications
Education
Required
Masters or better in Social Work.
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000