Social Worker Lead (LMSW required)

Housing Options and Geriatric Association Resources Inc•New York, NY

8h•$0 - $75,000

About The Position

The Social Worker Lead (LMSW) oversees and coordinates the shelter’s social services team. The role works collaboratively to address client needs and support effective service delivery, providing clinical and administrative supervision and ensuring compliance with DHS standards. The Team Leader may also conduct complex assessments and therapeutic interventions within the LMSW’s scope of practice. The position includes supervising social workers and case managers, managing caseload assignments, assessing and supporting clients, coordinating referrals and treatment, maintaining documentation, and contributing to staff development and program operations. The role requires evening work, at least one Saturday per month, some holidays, and 24/7 on-call availability.

Requirements

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential.
One year of post-graduate work experience.
Experience working with individuals with mental illness, substance abuse, and homeless adults.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge using Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Strengths Based Case Management, Harm Reduction, and Recovery Oriented principles.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate group treatment and develop group curricula.
Experience with entitlement systems and procedures.
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work evenings, at least one Saturday a month, and some holidays.
Ability to be on call 24/7.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs within the assigned building.
Ability to escort clients to appointments as needed.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Supervise MSWs and case managers and oversee caseload assignments.
Conduct psycho-social assessments for assigned clients.
Provide individual counseling or short-term interventions as needed within the LMSW scope of practice.
Provide emergency and crisis service intervention.
Provide supportive counseling and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills training to clients.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation in compliance with DHS and funder requirements.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to program development.
Establish an advocacy network with community resources.
Support training and onboarding of new staff.
Link clients to substance abuse and mental health treatment programs.
Collaborate with the onsite Nurse Practitioner or community mental health provider to ensure clients’ treatment plans, including medication management.
Conduct three group sessions weekly and provide detailed information to the Program Director.