Social Worker - 4797

BronxWorks • New York, NY

82d

About The Position

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

Requirements

• New York State LMSW.
• Proficiency in English required; proficiency in Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency in modern business communications, including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile, and copier equipment.

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.
• 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.
• Maintain familiarity with program resources available on- and off-site.
• Coordinate client services with mental health, medical, employment, educational, and other social service providers.
• Review and sign off on service plans and psychosocial 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 interagency events.
• Act as program contact person for inquiries concerning clients.
• 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.
• Complete HRA housing applications for all clients on caseload.
• Work additional hours and shift as needed.
• Conduct involuntary removals (9.58).

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees