Social Worker-Homeless Services

Services For The Underserved, Inc.•New York, NY

5d•$69,000 - $74,263•Onsite

About The Position

S:US is seeking a Social Worker for their men's shelter in Brooklyn. This position is located at Ralph Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208. The Social Worker will be responsible for the overall delivery and coordination of services for homeless clients. The Social Worker is responsible for interfacing with the New York City Department of Homeless Services Staff, Shelter providers and relevant community-based organizations to enhance and ensure clients are in receipt of optimal care and service coordination. They will be responsible for the completion of psychosocial assessments impacted by multiple systems. The role involves assessing clients’ needs and facilitating appropriate linkages to community-based services. The Social Worker will work within a crisis-driven environment with a knowledge base of substance abuse and addiction, domestic violence, trauma, and mental health conditions.

Requirements

Current licensure - LMSW or LMHC (LIMITED PERMIT may be considered)
Master’s in social work or equivalent
Knowledge of emotional/behavioral health; mental health and diagnostic classification
Strong expertise in strengths-based, solution-focused, and family-centered practice.
Knowledge of guidelines, policies and regulations relating to child welfare, safety, permanency and well-being.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to assist individuals of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Overall delivery and coordination of services for homeless clients.
Interfacing with the New York City Department of Homeless Services Staff, Shelter providers and relevant community-based organizations.
Completion of psychosocial assessments impacted by multiple systems.
Assess clients’ needs and facilitate appropriate linkages to community-based services.
Work within a crisis driven environment with a knowledge base of substance abuse and addiction, domestic violence, trauma, and mental health conditions.