A nonprofit organization in New York City is actively seeking a new Social Worker to join their team in Queens, supporting teenagers in foster care through trauma-informed clinical services, group facilitation, and collaborative work across two program sites.
About the Opportunity:
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Shift: Day shift
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Schedule: Monday to Friday
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Hours: Flexible, typically between 8am to 7pm
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Setting: Field-based residential setting
Responsibilities:
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Provide individual counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing support to youth with emotional and behavioral needs
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Facilitate group sessions and therapeutic activities that promote social-emotional growth and positive peer engagement
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Conduct psychosocial assessments, safety planning, service planning, and required documentation
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Collaborate with residential leadership, case planners, and interdisciplinary partners to support a stable, trauma-informed environment
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Provide psychoeducation to staff and coordinate referrals and services to support youth well-being and continuity of care
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field
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Experience working in Foster Care, Residential Care, Group Home, or Youth-serving settings
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Experience supporting youth with behavioral, emotional, or trauma-related needs
- Ability to work across two program sites in Queens
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Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Desired Skills:
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Master's Degree in Social Work
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Licensed clinical social work credentials or other clinical licensure
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Experience with evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
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Experience leading workshops, group sessions, or psychoeducational activities
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Background in trauma-informed care and residential programming
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Lived experience or prior exposure to youth-centered community work
