Social Worker

Volunteers of American Greater New York•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker ensures 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.
LMSW or LMHC credential expected 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, strengths-based approaches, 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 assessment to orient each client to the program and identify comprehensive service needs.
Manage a caseload throughout each client’s shelter stay and develop and coordinate work toward Independent Living Plan goals.
Provide case management and therapeutic interventions, including family case management, individual and group domestic violence counseling, youth support services, housing search assistance, and employment preparation.
Maintain client case records and program statistics.
Create and maintain 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 and advance Independent Living Plan goals.
Document case management activities in accordance with agency and funder guidelines and procedures.
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 social service agencies when needed services are not provided by 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 to staff and clients during crises.