Social Worker

USD $62,400.00 / Yr.

USD $65,000.00 / Yr.

Position Overview

Are you looking for a company that is recognized for bringing positive change to the underserved community? Then come join the S : US family!

S : US is seeking a licensed full time Social Worker for our Hill House Program located at 1616 Grand Avenue in the Bronx.

Great opportunity for a Social Worker seeking their next career move. LMSW or LMHC required.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Under the supervision of the Director of Social Service, the Social Worker is responsible for client case management and the coordination of client services.
• Work within a crisis driven environment with a knowledge base of residential services for individuals with a history of homelessness, substance use and addiction, IPV, trauma, medical, as well as mental health conditions, and co-occurring disorders.
• Able to work from the person centered approach, trauma informed care, strengths-based perspective, or solution-focused approach.
• Has motivational interviewing skills, and knowledge about stages of change.
• Assist clients with specific stressors associated with daily living, living with certain medical conditions, mental illness or substance use disorders.
• Confer and consult with professional and technical personnel in implementing a multidisciplinary approach to client care and well-being
• Responsible for the completion of psychosocial assessments of complex clients impacted by multiple systems.
• Assess client needs and facilitate appropriate linkages for clients to community-based services.
• Provide education to other members of the team around clients’ psychosocial stressors and needs, to ensure positive outcomes for tenants.
• Serve as agency / program liaison to community agencies and / or groups
• Provide clear written reports that capture key findings to include provider areas of strength, and recommendations for improvement.
• Attend ongoing professional development by the agency, and other funders as needed.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed which consist of weekend or evening hours
• Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate Compliance Policies, and NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs including email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Performs other duties as assigned, as deemed necessary by program management.

EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED :

• A Master of Social Work with at least two (2) years’ experience working with HIV / AIDS, substance abuse, mental illness, and homelessness populations is required.
• LMSW or LCSW required

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE :

• Experience in assessment, service planning, and community referrals preferred.
• Knowledge of supported housing, HIV / AIDS and substance abuse is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Bilingual- Spanish / English preferred.

Company Overview

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values : respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

S : US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

S : US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals.