Social Worker Req - 5093
About The Position
BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention. Our family shelters are safe, welcoming spaces where families can stay temporarily while they work toward long-term stability. Program staff provide compassionate support, life-enhancing services, and community-based resources to help empower each family. Together, we guide families on their journey back to independence and into permanent housing.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work.
- Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile, and copier equipment.
- Proficiency in English required.
Nice To Haves
- New York State CSW preferred.
- Proficiency in a second language preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct services to clients, including engagement, intake, assessment, service plan development, referral, advocacy, therapeutic counseling, reassessment, and exit summaries.
- Manage a case load.
- Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals, document all interactions with or on behalf of clients.
- Provide group counseling as assigned by the program director.
- Teach parenting classes as required.
- Maintain familiarity with program resources available on-and off- site.
- Coordinate client services with mental health, medical employment, educational, childcare, and other social service providers.
- Review and sign off on service plans and psychosocial assessments as assigned.
- Conduct regular home and field visits as required.
- Conduct regular case conferences with clients and service providers as required.
- Assist with special projects as assigned including representing agency at interagency events.
- Act as program contact for inquiries concerning clients.
- Assist with the supervision of paraprofessional staff.
- Supervise all office functions in the supervisor’s absence as assigned.
- Report to and meet with the supervisor on a regular basis.
- Complete program reports.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
