Social Worker

Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc.•New York, NY

6d•$70,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Social Worker ensures that the program provides comprehensive, integrated on-site social services to help residents restore and rebuild their lives while healing from domestic violence. The role is responsible for maintaining high standards of health and safety and providing quality services that meet contractual and regulatory requirements. Liberty provides comprehensive services and safe, anonymous housing for individuals and their children experiencing domestic violence.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or Mental Health Counseling (LMHC or LMSW); the LMSW or LMHC credential is expected to be acquired within 12 months of hire.
At least 2 years of experience working in the social service field.
Knowledge of behavioral health and mental health classifications, trauma, treatment options, and strengths-based and recovery-oriented approaches.
Experience working with diverse client populations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake and assessments to orient clients to the program and identify their service needs.
Manage a caseload throughout each client’s shelter stay, developing and coordinating work toward Independent Living Plan goals.
Provide case management and therapeutic services, including family case management, individual and group domestic violence counseling, youth support services, housing search assistance, and employment preparation.
Maintain case records and program statistics.
Promote a wellness- and recovery-oriented environment through person-first language, respectful documentation, person-centered planning, and evidence-based practices.
Provide clinical supervision to help staff integrate trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices.
Coordinate the shelter team’s work with each client to monitor progress toward Independent Living Plan goals, and document case management activities according to agency and funder guidelines.
Collect service data and participate in evaluation and quality assurance activities.
Provide and document support and education to help residents transition into the community, including referrals to appropriate agencies when services are not available at the facility.
Conduct ongoing risk assessments and provide crisis intervention for victims and their children.
Provide clinical oversight, intervention, and emergency response for critical incidents, including after-hours on-call support for staff and clients during crises.