Social Worker - Rustin

Lantern Community Services Inc•New York, NY

15h•$36 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position with a regular daytime schedule. Lantern staff may be asked to change the work schedule and hours depending on the operational needs of the site and the agency.

Requirements

MSW required; LMSW preferred.
One year of experience working with adults and/or families impacted by poverty, chronic homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse or medical issues.
Ability to work independently as well as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Highly organized and able to manage a diverse case load of clients with diverse needs.
Able to work well under pressure including in crisis situations and able to be flexible with work schedule when necessary.
Experience with ETO, or other electronic record keeping systems.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, mental health, substance use or chronically homelessness population
Experience working with evidence-based models, specifically Motivational Interviewing, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide integrated counseling and case management services that effectively engage residents and promotes health and wellness, personal growth, and housing stability.
Collaborate with residents in the development of client centered, recovery-oriented service plans that identify short and long-term goals.
Utilize a harm reduction approach to support a diverse caseload of formerly homeless individuals around issues of mental health and substance use.
Make referrals and serve as a liaison with various care coordination agencies, health and mental health providers, substance use programs and employment providers to secure services.
Actively engage residents through regular apartment visits, community outings and escorts to appointments as needed.
Develop safety plans for residents and work with the team to deescalate clients and collaboratively manage the crisis as they arise.
Develop and implement groups and programs that are appropriate for the residents’ needs and fosters an inclusive, respectful community.
Develop and maintain confidential records for each resident according to the mandated schedule documenting all relevant interventions and assessments as well as correspondence with collateral services.
Collaborate with the Leasing and Compliance team to ensure housing stability.
Participate in staff and clinical meetings and individual supervision to ensure best practices in the performance of role responsibilities.
Participate in group clinical supervision toward advanced licensing.
Participate in a robust training program that includes training in evidenced based models to ensure the highest level of service is provided to clients.
Perform other job-related functions, as assigned.