Social Worker-Homeless Services
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Job Summary
S:US Is seeking a Social Worker for our mens shelter in Brooklyn.
This position is located at Ralph Avenue Brooklyn NY 11233.
The Social Worker will be responsible for the overall delivery and coordination of services for homeless
clients. The Social Worker is responsible for interfacing with the New York City Department of
Homeless Services Staff Shelter providers and relevant communitybased organizations to enhance
and ensure clients are in receipt of optimal care and service coordination; be responsible for the
completion of psychosocial assessments impacted by multiple systems. Assess clients needs and
facilitate appropriate linkages to communitybased services. Work within a crisis driven environment
with a knowledge base of substance abuse and addiction domestic violence trauma and mental
health conditions.
- Current licensure LMSW or LMHC
- Masters in social work or equivalent
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development; emotional/behavioral health; mental health.
parentchild relationships family dynamics; and diagnostic classification - Strong expertise in strengthsbased solutionfocused and familycentered practice.
- Knowledge of guidelines policies and regulations relating to child welfare safety permanency and
wellbeing. - Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to assist individuals of diverse ethnicities backgrounds ages and sexual preferences.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Bilingual candidates preferred but not required
Benefits Overview:We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays
S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect integrity support maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO professional development and more explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect integrity support maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability age sexual orientation national origin veteran status or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied contact the Leave Team at .
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About Company
Services for the UnderServed (S:US) envisions a city where everyone has a roof over their head, is healthy, productive and can enjoy the social connections that create a life of purpose. Founded in 1978, S:US works with over 37,000 individuals and their families every year to create p ... View more