Social Worker, Van Dyke (Cornerstone Case Management)

Camba • Brooklyn, NY

1d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. The Cornerstone Case Management Expansion consists of a case-management approach, which incorporates a Social Worker, a Navigator, and the development of Peer Support Leaders into the Van Dyke Cornerstone Community Center. The Social Worker and Navigator will create connections to other City agencies and providers and act as “expediters” for resources such as health, mental health, employment training, housing, food, etc., to help young adult Participants (ages 18-21) with issues identified in their Individual Service Plans.

Requirements

• Licensed Master of Social Work, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Heal Counselor (LMSW, LCSW or LMHC) and 2 years’ experience working with urban youth (preferably in Brownsville) required.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably in a mid-sized (250+ employees) organization and the Brownsville community.
• Good written & verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy in other Microsoft Office Suite products.

Nice To Haves

• LCSW preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in achieving their goals by identifying community resources and making appropriate referrals both within and outside CAMBA.
• Act as an advocate on behalf of clients and their families to arrange medical, psychiatric, educational, and other assessments that may reveal underlying issues and suggest solutions.
• Work to change attitudes and behaviors of clients and their families that cause or worsen problems.
• Provide all required information for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Lead group counseling sessions to enhance social development, offer psychological education, and provide peer support.
• Monitor clients' progress toward their goals through regularly scheduled telephone contact.
• Plan and conduct monthly workshops for CME participants on topics like self-management and coping with loss.
• Write psychosocial assessments for all long-term clients or when appropriate.
• Periodically reassess clients and update service plans and goals to reflect their current status.
• Follow up with clients after they have completed their primary goals to ensure ongoing stability (aftercare).
• Recommend case closures when clients have achieved their goals and maintained stability, have not engaged with services (lost-to-service), or have become ineligible for services (e.g., moved out of the area).
• Ensure all client charts contain required documentation.
• May engage in community outreach to recruit clients by marketing the program.
• Be prepared for tasks to be modified, expanded, or newly assigned over time.
• Initiate contact and build trust with identified high-risk participants currently in the Cornerstone program.
• Identify participants who have experienced trauma and establish weekly Healing Circles for them and other high-risk groups.
• Holistically assess each participant's strengths and needs and develop an Individual Service Plan (ISP) that includes goals for education, employment, health, and life skills.
• Work with the Navigator to implement the Individual Service Plans.
• Foster positive relationships between participants, peers, and adults.
• Support participants' family needs by providing assistance or referrals to additional resources and services.
• Serve as a supportive resource to other on-site staff at the Cornerstone Community Center.

Benefits

• CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees