What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Tandym Group?
A nonprofit organization in New York City is actively seeking a new Social Worker to join their team in Queens, supporting teenagers in foster care through trauma-informed clinical services, group facilitation, and collaborative work across two program sites.
About the Opportunity:
- Shift: Day shift
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: Flexible, typically between 8am to 7pm
- Setting: Field-based residential setting
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing support to youth with emotional and behavioral needs
- Facilitate group sessions and therapeutic activities that promote social-emotional growth and positive peer engagement
- Conduct psychosocial assessments, safety planning, service planning, and required documentation
- Collaborate with residential leadership, case planners, and interdisciplinary partners to support a stable, trauma-informed environment
- Provide psychoeducation to staff and coordinate referrals and services to support youth well-being and continuity of care
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field
- Experience working in Foster Care, Residential Care, Group Home, or Youth-serving settings
- Experience supporting youth with behavioral, emotional, or trauma-related needs
- Ability to work across two program sites in Queens
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Desired Skills:
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- Licensed clinical social work credentials or other clinical licensure
- Experience with evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
- Experience leading workshops, group sessions, or psychoeducational activities
- Background in trauma-informed care and residential programming
- Lived experience or prior exposure to youth-centered community work
Salary : $38 - $60