Social Worker- Counselor

Hourchildren.org • Long Island City, NY

12d • $62,000 - $68,000

About The Position

This position provides case management, therapy, crisis intervention, and advocacy to mothers and single women who are transitioning back into the community from incarceration. Clients reside in one of Hour Children's ten residences and require support with navigating various systems such as HRA, Parole/Probation, outpatient treatment, family and criminal court, etc.

Requirements

• LMSW or LMHC
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 2-3 yrs. of direct practice experience with high-risk populations with complex trauma histories
• Must have the ability to provide effective services and produce accurate written documents in a timely fashion
• Must be able to deliver services in a culturally sensitive manner
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Computer and technical skills, specifically Microsoft Office programs
• We are an organization that is choosing to require our employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Please note that Hourchildren does not provide sponsorship for employment visas at this time

Nice To Haves

• Training in trauma-informed care and person-centered documentation and case planning
• Experience working with justice involved women and families
• Experience with navigating public benefits, substance abuse treatment systems, and/or supportive housing programs

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic individual case management (intake, assessment, case planning, service plan reviews, and discharge planning) and individual/group counseling to women residing in Hour Children housing (across 10 residences)
• Co-facilitate gender-responsive and trauma informed group programming Current curricula used include: Seeking Safety, Beyond Anger and Violence, Circle of Safety, Parenting Journey, and Beyond Trauma
• Collaborate with Hour Children's child and adolescent therapist to support reunification efforts and provide ongoing family support
• Collaborate with interdepartmental leads (house managers, job training, teen program, and childcare staff) to facilitate client progress, meet client needs, and improve service delivery
• Facilitate mediation, case conferences, and house meetings, as needed
• Complete and file weekly and monthly progress notes, clinical documents such as bio-psychosocial, and court reports as needed
• Attend internal staff meetings, trainings, and supervision as well as related external meetings and trainings with resource partners
• Perform additional department or agency related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level