Social Worker - Supportive Housing Sea Rise

inc•Brooklyn, NY

1d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults. With programs in 40 locations, BCS serves more than 20,000 individuals a year. Sea Rise One is a 72-unit permanent supported housing program located in Coney Island Brooklyn. The program specifically provides services for Serious and Persistent Mental Ill (SPMI) adults, Youth Adults exiting shelter, and consumers from the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). The Social Worker will respond to situations where stress, depression, or any other mental health issues that may create a personal crisis including but not limited to the following: suicidal thoughts, emotional trauma, serious mental illness, anxiety, housing crisis. The Social Worker models the best practices of hospitality, positive culture and work enthusiastically as part of a team.

Requirements

MSW required.
Experience working with individuals with mental illness and substance abuse, preferably with homeless adults and at-risk populations.
Strong communication and organizational skills; great attention to detail
Ability to develop a relationship with residents while maintaining boundaries
Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences in order to work well amongst internal and external partners and clients served.
Proven ability to work with a range of people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances
Maintain client and staff confidentiality
Comfortable providing services in BCS office and tenants apartments
Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, etc.)
Previous work experience in a social service agency or non-profit organization
Interest in working with underserved populations.
Familiarity electronic data records systems
Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMH
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

Nice To Haves

MHC, LMSW or LMHC preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct routine behavioral risk assessments and safety plans
Provide guidance to clients in dealing with housing-related issues
Recommend appropriate Person-Centered interventions strategies.
Provide routine follow-up.
Provide supportive counseling and motivational interviewing
Counsel residents to assist them in establishing and maintaining as safe and independent a lifestyle as possible
Share information about resident progress, needs, and problems with other staff
Provide crisis management support as necessary.
Facilitate one-on-one sessions and groups.
Facilitate clinical team meetings
Manage a caseload of high risk clients
Make referrals for clients and linkages
Complete psychosocial assessments for 2010e applications.
Create Wellness Self-Management Services Plans
Serve as an advocate and liaison for person in crisis
Complete documentation in a timely manner in Apricot database
Emergency On-call rotation with Program Director
Follow-up on hospital admissions and discharges
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by Program Director
Other tasks, as may be required