Social Worker (Licensed) Adult Residential

The Jewish Board•New York, NY

2d•$60,000

About The Position

The Social Worker provides clinical intervention to adults who are Deaf, Deafblind, or Hard of Hearing and have serious and persistent mental illness. The Adult Residential Division supports residents in living in the community with as much independence as possible, using a nonjudgmental, harm-reduction approach to help them develop independent living skills and pursue personalized recovery goals. Services are guided by culturally competent and anti-racist practices and respect for each person’s dignity and individual journey. As part of a therapeutic team, the Social Worker provides culturally competent and sensitive services and collaborates with the division’s medical, psychiatric, and psychology staff to ensure appropriate treatment interventions. The role includes resident engagement, assessment, counseling, service coordination, advocacy, documentation, and participation in team processes. The Social Worker carries a caseload and works within program regulations and the agency’s mission.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work.
Fluency in American Sign Language.
Experience working with individuals living with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma.
Knowledge of local and state health and human service systems and how to navigate them.
Understanding of stabilization and recovery processes.
Commitment to working with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, a history of trauma, and/or homelessness.
Ability to remain calm in potentially stressful situations, with patience and empathy for individuals’ recovery journeys.
Excellent engagement and assessment skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and active listening ability.
Attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work while following standard procedures.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Cultural sensitivity and respectful interactions with residents and colleagues.
Initiative, problem-solving, organizational skills, time management, and flexibility in handling multiple demands.
Ability to identify potential crises, maintain calm, and use or learn crisis de-escalation skills.
Good judgment in managing risk, ensuring resident safety, and recognizing when to involve a supervisor or higher authority.
Familiarity with the Windows environment and ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software.
Ability to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports, and electronic health records, in print and on computer screens, and to enter data into relevant systems.
Ability to travel in the community.

Nice To Haves

LMSW or LCSW certification preferred.
A minimum of one year of experience in Human Services preferred.

Responsibilities

Carry a caseload of residents and provide services within program regulations and the agency’s mission.
Complete intake, overall client, and risk assessments.
Evaluate and assess clients’ functioning and support them in meeting individual goals.
Develop person-centered service plans collaboratively with clients and ensure they are completed and signed in accordance with regulatory guidelines and standards.
Interpret and explain agency policies and procedures to residents.
Develop safety plans.
Provide individual and family counseling.
Make referrals and coordinate services, including medical, mental health, and substance abuse prevention and treatment services.
Advocate for residents with other service providers.
Connect residents with community-based programs and collaborate with other service providers.
Run groups under supervision, as applicable.
Participate in audit preparation.
Participate in weekly case conferences and intake, assessment, discharge, and follow-up conferences.
Participate in regular staff meetings and trainings; travel to offsite meetings and trainings when requested.
Participate in planning and carrying out special and holiday events.
File incident reports when appropriate.
Complete regular, timely documentation of resident interactions, including progress and informational notes.
Facilitate monthly roommate meetings when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.