Social Worker

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT•New York, NY

22d•$70,000 - $75,000•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 Adult & Workforce Programs align with our mission by providing high quality programs and services within community centers and school partnerships. Reporting to the Program Director, the Social Worker is integral to East Side House’s strategy to organize resources and share leadership to integrate social services into the fabric of the programs and communities we serve. As a member of Adult and Workforce Development team, Social Workers serve as the primary leaders of wrap-around services for program participants and families, design and implement (proactive and preventive) social work programs to promote social and emotional health, respond to day-to-day participant issues and unanticipated crises and their most immediate needs. This position’s direct reports include two case workers and interacts with participants from the Expectant Families and Jobs Plus programs. With a focus on mental health, the Social Worker provides assessments, treatment planning/referrals, crisis intervention and overall coordination of care – improving mental well-being, strengthening relationships and promoting life skills to assist participants with overcoming barriers preventing goal attainment.

Requirements

Commitment to demonstrating ESH’s organizational values of Excellence, Integrity, Compassion, Empathy, and Community
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC); and
At least three (3) years of successful and relevant supervisory experience and direct experience in mental health counseling, e.g. trauma-informed care
Experience working with community served by East Side House Settlement
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and responsibilities
Capacity to work independently and collaboratively with staff members
Diverse cultural competence required
Interest in and comfort with working with data informed practice
Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word and Excel, email correspondence, and database management a requisite
Employees must be clear to work at ESH. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.

Nice To Haves

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

Complete initial needs assessment with participant/family.
Build relationships with participating clients through consistent individual/group counseling sessions or mediations.
Develop plan for interventions and will include, but not be limited to, gathering information from program leaders, staff, and members.
Use validated tools to screen consenting members for mental health symptoms and re-screen members at appropriate intervals (which will vary, based on population needs and the interventions selected) to identify changes in symptoms and adjust clinical services.
For psychoeducation, facilitate one-on-one sessions and/or group sessions, based on the evidence-based intervention selected.
Provide on-site clinical counseling services for participants. On-site services would be delivered in a manner that ensures privacy and confidentiality for those receiving services.
Provide community referrals for participants and family as needed.
Follow up on referrals to determine outcomes and help resolve barriers.
Provide linkage between participant/family and community resource.
Provide clinical counseling and connections to additional treatment as needed.
Make recommendations related to methods to promote engagement to increase program participation.
Ability to maintain a HIPAA compliant professional work environment.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with residents and their families and aids when needed.
Completes appropriate paperwork and recommends improvements and more efficient ways of operating the department.
Serve as an internal liaison to link participants and families offered throughout ESH’s programs (i.e., childcare, after school, community and school-based programs, workforce, post-secondary, etc.)
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.