Social Worker, Expectant Families

East Side House Settlement•Bronx, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their community. ESH’s Social Services Programs align with our mission by providing high quality programs and services within community programs and school partnerships. The Social Worker provides social work and supportive services to participants in Expectant Families and Older Adult Programs. Working collaboratively with program staff, the Social Worker helps individuals and families address immediate needs, strengthen stability and well-being, and connect to appropriate resources. Services include needs assessment, emergency assistance, short-term supportive counseling, crises support, psychoeducational workshops, referrals, and coordination of care.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW); social work licensure not required
Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in social services, case management, family support, community-based services, or related setting.
Demonstrated experience with needs assessment, resource navigation, referrals, advocacy, crises support, and service coordination.
Knowledge of New York City public benefits, emergency assistance, healthcare, behavioral health, housing, food security, and other community-based resources.
Knowledge of mandated reporting, participant safety, confidentiality, professional boundaries, and documentation requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with electronic case-management/data systems and Microsoft Office.
Commitment to demonstrating ESH’s organizational values of Excellence, Integrity, Compassion, Empathy, and Community

Nice To Haves

Experience working with expectant families, families with young children, older adults, and /or diverse community populations preferred.
Experience developing or facilitating psychoeducational workshops or groups preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
SIFI Certification strongly preferred with at least one year’s experience supervising social work interns
Knowledge of the network of social services available to parents and families in New York
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing needs assessments and develop appropriate support referral, and follow-up plans.
Coordinate emergency assistance and basic-needs support, including required documentation and follow-up.
Provide short-term supportive counseling, crises support, safety planning, and appropriate referrals within the scope of the role.
Connect participants and families to internal and community resources and public benefits, including housing, food, healthcare, behavioral health, childcare, legal, financial, workforce, and other family supports.
Plan and facilitate psychoeducational workshops, groups, and events based on participants needs, including wellness, parenting preparation, stress management, healthy relationships, financial capability, and resource navigation.
Collaborate with Home Visitors and other program staff to identify participant needs, coordinate services, and address barriers to participant goal attainment.
Maintain relationships with community partners and connect participants to relevant East Side House programs and services.
Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation of assessments, services, emergency assistance, referral, outreach, workshops, and participant outcomes.
Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities and respond to participant safety and concerns in accordance with applicable law, agency policies, and program protocols.
Participate in case consultation, program planning, professional development, Social Services Department, and organization-wide events activities as assigned.