Social Worker

Breaking Ground • New York, NY

89d • $33 - $34

About The Position

The Social Worker provides clinical assessment and support for outreach teams engaging with individuals experiencing street homelessness. Reporting to the Team Leader II, the Social Worker uses Harm Reduction and Housing First approaches to conduct and support street outreach, assess homelessness history and service needs, and identify appropriate placement options in the field. The role includes conducting 9.58 assessments and removals and supporting outreach staff in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment. Programs staff must be willing to locate and assist street homeless individuals under extreme weather conditions and engage directly with them. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

• NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW).
• Obtain 9.58 credentialing within the first three months of hire.
• Understanding of Housing First, client-centered Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction models, and behavioral and medical health systems.
• Experience with crisis intervention, including risk assessments and incident management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with a diverse population.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.
• Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

• Use outreach strategies aligned with Housing First, Harm Reduction, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care models.
• Conduct 9.58 assessments and removals.
• Follow up on homeless conditions and community concerns, including 311 calls and encampment engagement.
• Provide support and guidance to Housing Advocates managing difficult situations and help de-escalate conflict.
• Participate in Code Blue/Red Alerts.
• Assess and complete 9.58 involuntary removals to a hospital and ensure required documentation is accurate and completed on time.
• Submit documentation and reporting accurately and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time