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Social Worker 5127
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Posted:
27 August 2026 (9 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
24 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors we feed shelter teach and support our neighbors to build a stronger all aspects of our work we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.
Across our 60 locations we provide programs in a variety of service areas including workforce development children youth families seniors and homeless prevention.
Our family shelters are safe welcoming spaces where families can stay temporarily while they work toward long-term stability. Program staff provide compassionate support life-enhancing services and community-based resources to help empower each family. Together we guide families on their journey back to independence and into permanent housing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Interaction with clients community-based service providers
- Act as a liaison with clients and community-based service providers.
- Provide direct services to clients including Bio-psycho-social assessment engagement treatment plan development community-based service referrals advocacy counseling exit summaries and follow-up
- Escort clients to Supportive Housing interviews.
- Outreach and establish relationships with SH vendors/organizations.
- Outreach and establish relationships with Mental Health service centers/providers.
- Maintain familiarity with program resources available on- and off-site.
- Coordinate client services with mental health medical employment educational childcare and other social service providers.
- Attend & participate in shelter meetings (i.e. Interdisciplinary School Attendance Group Supervision etc.) .
- Provide direct services to clients including engagement intake assessment service plan development referral advocacy therapeutic counseling reassessment and exit summaries.
Documentation
- Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals; document all interactions with or on behalf of clients.
- Complete program reports.
- Review and sign off on service plans and psycho-social assessments as assigned.
- Accurately and timely complete and compile 2010e (supportive housing applications).
- Complete treatment plans as required.
- Provide daily Bio-psycho-social assessment updates to Director of Social services and Residence Director.
- Monitor and document client progress toward housing service plan goals/exit strategy.
Administrative
- Complete biopsychosocial within 30 days of admission.
- Manage a caseload for a diverse client population.
- Provide group counseling as assigned by the supervisor.
- Conduct regular home and field visits as required.
- Conduct regular case conferences with clients and service providers as required.
- Assist with special projects as assigned including representing agency at inter-agency events.
- Act as program contact person for inquiries concerning clients.
- Co-facilitate regular case conferences with clients and service providers as required.
Trainings/Supervision
- Attend DHS CCC trainings/meetings as required
- Attending individual and group supervision with the clinical supervisor as scheduled.
- Report to and meet with supervisor on a minimum monthly basis.
- Attend strategic planning supportive housing meetings as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A masters degree in social work is required.
- New York State LMSW certification required or the ability to obtain license within six (6) months of hire.
- Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication time management and organizational skills are necessary.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods
- Ability to occasionally lift and/ormove up to 10 pounds
- Ability to stand walk or sit forlong periods of time
- Ability to climb five flights ofstairs ifrequired to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork
- Ability to bend and retrieveobjects and/ordocuments
- Ability to travel in theboroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via publictransportation
- Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 milewithin a reasonable amount of timeand in all types ofweather including inclement weather ifrequired to conduct home visits and/or field work
BronxWorks is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable federal state or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities and other legally protected needs. To request an accommodation during the application process please contact
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