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So it is our pleasure to announce that we are currently seeking afull-timecandidate for the role ofSocial Worker-Team Leaderto join our team! Veterans preferred for specific VA Shelter locations.
By ICL definition under the direct supervision of the Shelter Dir. of Social Services a SW-Team Leader isa mental health professionalprimarilyresponsible fororganizing and supervising the work of the case managers assigned to their team.All activities are organized around the goal of rapid effective engagement with the shelter resident connection to medical and psychiatric care assessment preparation of housing referral packet and move to suitable housingfor individuals with mental conditions(i.e. persons properly diagnosed as suffering from mental illness alcoholism or substance abuse).
MIN. ROLE REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES:
- LOCATION:Brooklyn NY 11201Available 5 Days Monday to Sunday Shift: Days & Hours TBD
- EDU/EXP:Master of Social Work Degree(MSW)and 1 years of clinical supervision/consultation or relevant human services exp.
- LICENSING:per program needs youMUSTobtain maintain or be in the process of obtaining a license with registration within one year of hire as a conditional requirement of employment
- LMSW or LCSW
- Registered with the NYS Education Dept.
- Proper attire always this includes business professional and/or casual
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to stand stoop bend and stretch for long periods of time
- Ability to effectively use computer software such as MS Word and Outlook
- Ability to consistently report for work as scheduled being on-call if needed
- Ability to be observant of others reactions and understand why they react the way they do
- Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor including lifting objects weighing up to 20 lbs
- Ability to work in a setting with diverse individuals with mental illness and/or behavioral disorders
- Ability to manage multiple projects delegate tasks and ensure completion of all tasks assigned and delegated
- Strong problem-identification and solving skills with an awareness of self and observance of ones impact on others
- Strong communication listening interpersonal writing and conveying skillsbi-lingual is a plus but not mandatory
- Ability to continually learn and apply knowledge with a willingness to participate in in-service training and development activities
- Ability to facilitate meetings and organize time effectively to accomplish all tasks in a timely way and meet deadlines without prompting
- Ability to work independently and as a team securing the cooperation of conformity to all applicable safety and accountability measures
- Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics societal trends and influence cultures history migrations ethnicity religion and other cultural dimensions of target recipients
- Ability to learn understand and comply with all internal and external state and city laws regulations policies and procedures regarding human services and clinical supervision/consultation that govern the work of the program
- Ability to follow all safety guidelines in accordance with the performance of the tasks mentioned below...
SOCIAL WORKER-TEAM LEADER TASKS:
- Listen to what others are saying and ask questions as appropriate
- Coordinate activities of staff and integrate as part of the shelter team
- Model best practice trauma-informed recovery-oriented engagement skills for the team
- Organize info for the Mayors Safety Hub and actively participate in the Supported Housing Task Force
- Participate in discussions related to risk with shelter leadership DHS analyst and other stakeholders as needed
- Develop evaluate implement and modify an independent living plan meeting all deadlines and productivity standards
- Attend mandatory meetings and is centrally involved in the implementation of initiatives rolled out by the committee as a result
- Prepare and complete accurate written forms material reports and documentation in an accurate and timely manner as assigned
- Assist Program Dir.s and case mgmt. staff in providing quality clinical and crisis mgmt. services in the shelter primarily through consultation and training
- Provide consultation to staff on challenging clinical cases such as those involving high-risk consumers(i.e. those with co-morbid medical conditions those identified as at risk psychiatrically)
- Understand the causes processes resource mgmt. assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders(ie: mental illness substance abuse disorder and overall human behavior and performance)
- Oversee the clinical quality and integrity of independent living planning providing staff training in these areas(ie: independent living skills training and wellness activities)and co-facilitate groups if needed as a teaching method
- Organize and facilitate internal case conferences as needed working with staff to design and implement person-centered evidence-based interventions to resolve clinical/compliance issues assess and motivate consumers and plan for housing placement
- Work with consumers/residents families and staff in a caring and respectful manner with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences serving as a role model to all actively looking for ways to help people being compassionate and hopeful
- Understand principles and processes involved in planning coordination execution and supervision for providing services including needs assessment techniques quality service standards alternative delivery systems and consumer satisfaction evaluation techniques
- Perform other job-related tasks as assigned in an organized and detail-oriented manner
- Please Note:To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.
If you feel that youre a suitable candidate for this role and would like to join our organization please submit your resume in response to this ad to contact a recruiter in HRfor further related info about the role above or the benefits mentioned below
ICL BENEFITS:
PLEASE NOTE:ICL Company Benefits are exclusive to employees working 20 hours and EDU Leave is 40 hoursONLY!
- PAIDOrientation and Training
- Choice of full and/or partial Health Dental and Vision Benefits (spousal and child coverage available too)
- Life & AD&D Insurance Medical Flexible Spending
- Mental Health Services and Providers
- Educational & Parental Leave
- Tuition & Work-Life Assistance
- Commuter Benefits Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Matching 403B (non-profit)
- Payroll Benefits:Corporate Fitness Account / NYS College Savings Program / Etc.
- Discounts on select ticketed purchases provided by Plum Benefits
- And many more
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Employment Type
Full-Time
