Housing Solutions of New York is looking for a Social Worker to join the team!
Location: Bronx
About the Company:
Housing Solutions of New York (HSNY) is committed to making a difference in solving the housing problem in New York City by transforming lives and creating holistic paths to employment so that individuals and families can secure safe, clean, affordable, and permanent housing. Our Mission? End Homelessness.
About the Role:
The Social Worker will serve to improve access to mental health services in the Single Male or Single Female shelter system and assist as they navigate multiple systems and cope with the stressors and anxiety induced by homelessness.
The Social Worker will achieve this through enhanced delivery and coordination of mental health, substance abuse, and related services; promotion and modeling of best practices for shelter social services provider staff; improving linkages to mental health and community-based services; increasing the ability of shelter social services staff to address mental health issues in a culturally and linguistically competent manner that incorporates strengths-based, client driven care. In total, the Social Worker will help to strengthen overall permanency outcomes.
Responsibilities:
· Complete a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment with each client to understand strengths and identify service needs
· Provide short-term supportive counseling (not psychotherapy), crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and psycho-education for clients
· Complete all appropriate assessments (mental health, substance use pre-screening, etc.) with clients to identify service needs
· Refer clients to CASAC who require SUD assessments, treatment referrals, or who are in SUD outpatient programs
· Based on assessments of client’s needs, conceptualize, create, and co-facilitate groups that support health, well-being, and stability in the lives of clients
· Provide education and training within your scope of practice to social services staff
· Co-Facilitate meetings with shelter staff to discuss planning efforts and progress of clients
· Identify, establish, and strengthen linkages to community-based mental health, substance abuse, and other service providers
· Make referrals to community-based organizations on behalf of clients and act as client, program, and agency liaison to these CBO’s
· Collect and compile data in accordance with DHS/HSNY standards and needs
· Enter all appropriate case notes (in SOAP format) and other data in the DHS/CARES database system
· Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings whose primary focus is to identify areas of focus for Independent Living Plans (ILP’s) and permanent housing goals
· Identify and evaluate the services of community-based providers who clients may be referred to by the program; monitor client progress in these programs and make necessary suggestions and recommendations
· Prepare for and participate in any and all internal and DHS client case conferences
· Report incidents to the Shelter Director, as well as external regulatory agencies as required by all applicable regulations and organizational protocols; contribute to investigations as needed
· Contribute statistical data in support of internal and external reporting requirements
· Prepare/submit case summaries and reports both internally and to regulatory agencies
· Participate in: weekly supervision with CCC team facilitated by Clinical Director in a group 1 time weekly and individually as needed/requested; participate in monthly supervision with Site Director & all team meetings; monthly Community (Residential) Meetings (some of which may extend your work day by an hour); internal or DHS client case conferences
· Participate in the reporting, investigation, and documenting of all significant incidents to the Shelter Director, HSNY Executive Team members, and all appropriate reporting agencies (DHS, NYPD, NYS DOP, etc.), as required by all applicable regulations and laws
· Compile and contribute statistical data to the Shelter Director (or anyone s/he designates) in support of internal and external reporting requirements.
· Respond timely to requests for information from HSNY, DHS and or any external entity in consultation with the Shelter Director
· Enforce DHS/HSNY rules, policies, and guidelines by proactively outreaching and counseling clients
· Assume all duties as required in the absence of the Shelter Director
· Related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work required. Experience working with homeless individuals, couples, strongly preferred. Experience working with diverse cultures and ethnicities. Conceptualizing, creating, and leading or co-leading groups.
Required Skills:
Knowledge of adult development; emotional/behavioral health; mental health; and diagnostic classification. Excellent management, problem-solving, organizational, and counseling skills required. Ability to analyze and evaluate information and develop recommendations. Exceptional writing and oral communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a high-volume, high-intensity environment. Employee must possess exceptional written and oral English communications skills. Must be familiar with the DHS/HRA, CARES system. Computer skills are necessary, including familiarity with MSWord and Excel. Must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Pay range and compensation package:
Pay: $65,000.00 per year
What We Offer:
· Health Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
· Generous PTO
· Pet Insurance
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· Employee Discount Program
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Student Loan Forgiveness
· Employee Referral Program
· Professional Development
· Employer Paid Life Insurance
· 403b Plan
· 403b Employer Match
· An opportunity to positively impact the lives of the thousands of clients we serve!
Thank you for your interest in working with us!
Website: www.hsofny.org
EEO STATEMENT: HSNY provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all employees and applicants for employment. HSNY does not discriminate against any individual based on race, creed, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, color, age, national origin, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or self-image, gender appearance, behavior or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, family medical history or request for or receipt of genetic services, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest or conviction history, or any other characteristic or status protected by law in employment decisions including recruitment, hiring, compensation, fringe benefits, staff development and training, promotion or transfer, lay-off or termination, or any other condition of employment. HSNY is committed to fostering diversity at all levels.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Work Location: In person
