Social Worker - Homeless Families

Urban Resource Institute (URI)•New York, NY

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker assesses the mental and emotional functioning of residents and administers services for necessary treatment. This role provides clinical supervision to Case Managers through case analysis, service planning, and supervisory processes. The Social Worker also provides direct treatment services and issues referrals as needed.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
Three years of experience working with the homeless population.
Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homeless families, including individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly, and individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
Familiarity with DHS regulations and DHS Cares Reporting.
Clinical experience, including the ability to make psychosocial assessments and develop and implement individual living plans.

Responsibilities

Assess and evaluate existing, new, and prospective clients/families referred by the NYC Department of Homeless Services.
Develop individual living plans (ILPs) for families, including all adults and children, and provide therapeutic support as needed.
Provide clinical supervision to Case Managers.
Conduct clinical case conferences with clients in collaboration with internal staff and external providers to ensure compliance with individual living plan goals and address unmet needs.
Participate in clinical caseload conferences and staff meetings.
Provide crisis intervention, including on-call duties via agency phone as needed.
Coordinate mental health referrals.
Attend trainings and consortium meetings, e.g., with DHS and others, to discuss issues pertaining to service delivery.
Evaluate mental health status for residents on admission by completing comprehensive evaluations (CFEs).
Coordinate mental health/psychiatric care and referral.
Develop a resource network of social services providers.
Develop and facilitate group meetings.
Monitor resident records for compliance and best practices.
Function independently in times of facility coverage, including responsibility for appropriate action in crisis situations per agency procedures.
Regularly assess the safety and well-being of all clients.
Participate in weekly individual and group supervision with the Social Work Supervisor.
Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop clinical skills.
Assist with reports and program evaluation.
Review progress notes and service plans.
Monitor client compliance.
Develop strategies for engaging individuals with trauma histories.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor.