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Social Worker
S2H Manhattan, 15 East 27th Street, New York, New York, United States of America
Req #2464
Thursday, April 18, 2024
ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!
Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Programs, Outreach the Social Worker provides on site, clinical assessment and support for weekend outreach teams who engage with individuals to determine homelessness history, services needed, and appropriate placement options . The Social Worker ensures the utilization of Harm Reduction and Housing First strategies and other best-practice clinical interventions to ensure the highest quality care for clients. The Social Worker provides advocacy for patients who are being discharged in compliance with regulatory and agency standards. ? ? ? The Social Worker oversees all 9.58 assessments and removals for the shift.
This is a part time position working Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am 5.00 pm.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ?
Promote effective strategies for outreach teams following Housing First, Harm Reduction, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care models of practice ?
Complete 9.58 certification and cover all 9.58 assessments and removals for the shift
Serve as a liaison with community partners and in close collaboration, follow up on homeless conditions, community concerns, including 311 calls and encampment engagement
Partner with hospital staff in emergency rooms and advocate for patients when they are going to be discharged
Develop strong collaborative relationships with external partners and service providers, NYPD, EMS, and other stakeholders
Provide support and guidance to outreach teams in managing difficult situations and successfully de-escalating conflict ?
Ensure documentation and reporting is accurately reported on time
Attend onsite meetings with community partners
Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ?
NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) required
Previous clinical, supervisory, and administrative experience preferred
Understanding of Housing First, client centered motivational interviewing, Harm Reduction models, behavioral and medical health systems
Experience with crisis intervention, including, risk assessments and incident management
Ability to communicate (verbally and written) and work with diverse population
Superb collaborative skills; ability to work successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Detailed oriented and can manage team tasks
Valid NY or NJ drivers license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred ?
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
Bilingual preferred
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $32.97
Max Hiring Rate $32.97
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S2H Manhattan, 15 East 27th Street, New York, New York, United States of America
Full Time
$76k-90k (estimate)
04/24/2024
05/07/2024
breakingground.org
MEMPHIS, TN
200 - 500
1990
$10M - $50M
In 1990, a small group of people came together to bring to scale a new model of housing for people who were experiencing or at risk of homelessness - permanent supportive housing. The result was Breaking Ground's Times Square residence. Nearly 30 years later, the Times Square remains the largest supportive residence in the country, and thousands of people have been able to escape or avoid life on the streets by finding a home in one of its 652 apartments. Today, Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. ...
Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with wraparound services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness. And for individuals and families at the edge of homelessness, our affordable apartments serve a a crucial safety net. But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
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