Social Worker SNUG

Social Worker SNUG

Summary Purpose for the Position

The SNUG Social Worker will be a licensed (LMSW) social worker who will be able to provide clinical mental health services at their SNUG sites. They will work onsite as a member of the SNUG team to support SNUG staff in their current work with high-risk individuals affected by community violence. They will also work with victims of community violence and their families and provide them with either short or longer-term therapeutic services.

 To provide additional supportive services to the existing SNUG team. 

Requirements (Education, Experience, Certification, Knowledge, Skill):

Master's degree in social work from an accredited university (or a master's degree in a related field)

LMSW required

2 years of experience working in or near the SNUG target areas

We are looking to hire a trauma-focused clinical social worker whose skillset and training will complement and enhance the outreach services SNUG currently provides

Position Responsibilities

Work as an onsite social worker and member of the SNUG team in order to support SNUG staff in their current work with high-risk individuals affected by community violence

Work with victims of community violence and their families and provide them with either short or longer-term therapeutic services

Work with the SNUG staff to regularly debrief, process traumatic incidents, and manage the day-to-day stress of this work; provide ongoing training for staff and provide guidance in their work with clients

Create onsite programming including support groups for staff, participants, families of homicide victims, etc.

Supervise a site-based case manager who will assist in providing case management services to all victims of crime

Respond with SNUG team to violent incidents in the community, attend SNUG outreach events, and make home visits to victims and families when appropriate

Develop relationships with hospitals and other crime victim service providers in order to ensure crime victims know about and utilize SNUG services; will be required to maintain an adequate caseload

Participate in ongoing trauma training phone calls and weekly onsite clinical supervision

Adhere to all documentation and database requirements and accurately track work in accordance with VOCA reporting standards

Willingness to travel to trainings and conferences including an initial week-long training that may require overnight travel within NYS, and a biannual two-day conference in Albany

Be available to support SNUG team in emergency situations regarding incidents with staff or participants

Ability to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends) when necessary

Any other relevant duties as assigned

Working Conditions/Environment

Requires frequent exposure to individuals displaying high-risk/violent behaviors.

Requires frequent weekend and night hours.

Requires frequent travel within the City of Syracuse to different sites as well as some travel for training purposes.

Transportation Requirement 

Position requires automobile, driver’s license, and insurance.

Last Updated: Created 9/20/2021             

Replaces: N/A