Social Worker (Part-Time)

Breaking Ground • New York, NY

4d • $33 - $34

About The Position

Breaking Ground operates supportive and affordable housing and provides services to people experiencing homelessness in New York City, upstate New York, and Connecticut. The Social Worker provides clinical assessment and support to outreach teams engaging with individuals experiencing street homelessness. Using Harm Reduction and Housing First approaches, the Social Worker assesses homelessness history, service needs, and appropriate placement options in the field. The role includes conducting 9.58 assessments and supporting outreach under extreme weather conditions in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment. This is a part-time position.

Requirements

• NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW).
• Obtain 9.58 credentialing within the first 3 months of hire.
• Understanding of Housing First, client-centered Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction models, and behavioral and medical health systems.
• Experience with crisis intervention, including risk assessments and incident management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with a diverse population.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience.
• Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

• Use effective outreach strategies based on Housing First, Harm Reduction, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care models.
• Conduct 9.58 assessments and removals.
• Follow up on homeless conditions and community concerns, including 311 calls and encampment engagement.
• Provide support and guidance to Housing Advocates handling difficult situations and help de-escalate conflict.
• Participate in Code Blue/Red Alerts.
• Assess and complete 9.58 involuntary removals to a hospital and ensure required documentation is accurate and completed on time.
• Submit documentation and reporting accurately and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time