Social Worker

Services for the Underserved•New York, NY

About The Position

S:US is seeking a licensed Social Worker with an MSW to work at its domestic violence shelter in the Bronx. The Social Worker supports complex families affected by multiple systems, assesses psychosocial needs, connects families with community services, and provides support to families living in shelter. The role operates in a crisis-driven environment and applies a strength-based, family-focused, client-centered approach to care. The Social Worker also contributes to multidisciplinary client care, program improvement, and staff education, and serves as a liaison to community agencies and groups. A flexible schedule may be needed, including weekend or evening hours.

Requirements

Master of Social Work degree or equivalent.
Licensed Social Worker.
Knowledge of child and adolescent development, emotional and behavioral health, mental health, parent-child relationships, family dynamics, and diagnostic classification.
Strong expertise in strengths-based, solution-focused, and family-centered practice.
Knowledge of guidelines, policies, and regulations relating to child welfare, safety, permanency, and well-being.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to assist individuals of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Complete psychosocial assessments of complex families impacted by multiple systems.
Assess family needs and facilitate appropriate linkages to community-based services.
Work in a crisis-driven environment involving issues such as substance abuse and addiction, domestic violence, child maltreatment, trauma, and mental health conditions.
Educate other team members about clients’ psychosocial stressors and needs to support positive family outcomes.
Attend ongoing professional development provided by the agency program and the New York City Department of Homeless Services – Division of Family Services.
Provide qualitative and quantitative feedback to the Department of Homeless Services and its service providers to inform policy and practice.
Use a strength-based, family-focused, client-centered perspective and identify and build on each family’s strengths.
Assist families with stressors associated with living in shelter.
Ensure families receive full support in shelter and, when needed, refer them for counseling or other services.
Consult with professional and technical personnel to implement a multidisciplinary approach to client care and well-being.
Serve as an agency or program liaison to community agencies and groups.
Write clear reports capturing key findings, provider strengths, and recommendations for improvement.
Document patient medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
Complete other tasks as deemed necessary by the program director.
Work a flexible schedule when needed, including weekend or evening hours.
Comply with S:US employee policies, procedures, and protocols; corporate compliance policies; and New York State Department of Social Services rules, regulations, and statutes.