Social Worker, The Dorothy Ross Friedman Residence

ACTORS FUND OF AMERICA•Brooklyn, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, seeks a Social Worker to provide comprehensive and clinically focused case management and support services to clients of The Schermerhorn to help them maximize their capacity for independent living. This primarily includes intensive case management/counseling for our adult clients, including older adults and those with chronic health and mental health diagnoses. The Schermerhorn, located in downtown Brooklyn, is an affordable housing building comprised of 216 studio apartments, that houses low-income adults, many of whom work in the arts and entertainment industry as well as adults who are formerly homeless, HIV+ and/or living with mental health needs. The Schermerhorn is conveniently located near shopping, public transportation, and many other community resources. It also has on-site social services that are provided by both Entertainment Community Fund and Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS).

Requirements

Master's in social work from an accredited School of Social Work and NY State Licensure
Minimum of two years post-MSW relevant experience
Strong assessment, case management, clinical, and communication skills
Flexible and adaptable in working off-site for client advocacy
Able to work both independently and collaboratively, make ethical decisions, and problem solve when necessary
Highly organized and able to maintain objective, detailed, and punctual case notes and keep case files current
Possess strong interpersonal skills and employ a person-centered, strengths-based approach to working with clients
Consistently convey a sense of empathy with clients and demonstrate solid clinical acumen

Nice To Haves

Social work experience in a housing environment preferred
Working knowledge of NYC housing law, tenants’ rights, and public benefits and community resources
Ability to work evenings on occasion

Responsibilities

Provide direct services to residents identified as having medical, mental health, substance abuse, housing and employment issues.
Provide case management, short-term counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention, home visits, and providing information and referrals to external resources within the community to ensure stability, continuity of care, and independent living.
Complete assessments for clients and assist them in accessing and maintaining benefits and services both within the agency and within the community.
Work collaboratively with partner agencies, Breaking Ground and CUCS, to address housing related issues such as rental arrears, neighbor conflicts, and other issues that potentially impede a client’s housing stability.
Responsible for timely, detailed, and accurate case notes and reporting.
Develop and facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic recreation programs, seminars, and activities specific to the needs of the diverse resident population.