Social Worker

Breaking Ground • New York, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director, Programs, Outreach, the Social Worker provides on-site, clinical assessment and support for weekend outreach teams who engage with individuals to determine homelessness history, services needed, and appropriate placement options. The Social Worker ensures the utilization of Harm Reduction and Housing First strategies and other best-practice clinical interventions to ensure the highest quality care for clients. The Social Worker provides advocacy for patients who are being discharged in compliance with regulatory and agency standards. The Social Worker oversees all 9.58 assessments and removals for the shift. This is a part-time position working Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Requirements

• NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) required. Must obtain LMSW within first six months of employment
• Understanding of Housing First, client centered motivational interviewing, Harm Reduction models, behavioral and medical health systems
• Experience with crisis intervention, including, risk assessments and incident management
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) and work with diverse population
• Superb collaborative skills; ability to work successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Detailed oriented and can manage team tasks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical, supervisory, and administrative experience preferred
• Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred
• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Promote effective strategies for outreach teams following Housing First, Harm Reduction, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care models of practice
• Complete 9.58 certification and cover all 9.58 assessments and removals for the shift
• Serve as a liaison with community partners and in close collaboration, follow up on homeless conditions, community concerns, including 311 calls and encampment engagement
• Partner with hospital staff in emergency rooms and advocate for patients when they are going to be discharged
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with external partners and service providers, NYPD, EMS, and other stakeholders
• Provide support and guidance to outreach teams in managing difficult situations and successfully de-escalating conflict
• Ensure documentation and reporting is accurately reported on time
• Attend onsite meetings with community partners
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level