Social Worker, LMSW

Job Description

Job Description

Role: Social Worker (LMSW, Temp-to-Permanent)

Location: Bronx, NY 10453

Facility Type: Mental Health/Supportive Housing Program

Pay: $31.00 – 34.00/hour (during contract, $70k salary upon permanency)

Essential Duties:

·         Under the supervision of the Director of Social Service, responsible for client case management and 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/addiction, IPV, trauma, medical & mental health conditions, and co-occurring disorders.

·         Able to work from a person-centered approach, trauma-informed care, strengths-based perspective, or solutions-focused approach.

·         Knowledge about states of change and motivational interviewing skills.

·         Assist clients with specific stressors associated with daily living and living with certain medical conditions, mental illnesses, 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 agency and other funders as needed.

Requirements:

·         Active NYS LMSW or LCSW licensure required.

·         2+ years of experience working with mental illness, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and/or homelessness is required.

·         Experience in assessment, service planning, and community referrals preferred.

·         Knowledge of supportive housing, HIV/AIDS, and substance abuse required.

·         Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

·         Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

·         Ability to work flexible schedule when needed consisting of evening or weekend hours.

·         Comply with Employee Policies, Procedures, & Protocols, Corporate Compliance, and NYS Dept. of Social Services rules, regulations, and statutes.

·         Working knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email.

Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Company Description

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.

Company Description

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.

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