Social Worker - Bilingual at Lower Eastside Service Center

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

64000.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Substance Use, Mental Health, Public Benefits Advocacy, Therapeutic Intervention, Community Resources, Housing Stability, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Financial Management, Daily Living Skills, Trauma Sensitive Care

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Bilingual English/Spanish is required. BASIC FUNCTION: The Social Worker will develop services using the Harm Reduction model of care which emphasizes tenant’s choice in the delivery of services in which sobriety as well as tenant’s engagement in services is supported but not required in providing overall trauma sensitive case management services, including assessing and treatment planning linkages and referrals to services. MAJOR DUTIES: · Conduct complete bio-psycho-social assessment that includes areas of substance use, health, mental health, relationship abuse, social services, family, schooling and work. · Coordinate services with on-site Health Coordinator, Substance Use Specialist, Vocational Educational Specialist, and outside providers. · With appropriate written consents liaison with tenant’s treatment providers in coordinating services. · Complete individualize service plans with clearly stated goals and outcomes designed to support tenants in maintaining housing · In consultation with tenants, provide case management services on daily living skills, crisis intervention, financial management skills, substance use, mental health, public benefits and entitlements advocacy. · Help in establishing household and any other services in support of the tenant’s housing stability · Provide individual and group therapy to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes. · Performs all related duties, as assigned, or unrelated duties, as assigned. SCHEDULE: M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM RATE: $60,000 - $64,000 / year dependent on experience LOCATION: Bronx, NY 10456 We offer excellent benefits including: Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Discounted Commuter benefits Life insurance & Long term disability Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program Training and other additional voluntary benefits To join our diverse team, please include salary requirements with your resume/application submission. Please visit us at www.lesc.org EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet Requirements QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Bilingual English/Spanish is required. MSW, MHC, MPA, MPH, MA in Psychology or MS in Human Services required. Must have experience in therapeutic intervention, an understanding in utilizing community resources and working with individuals that have been homeless and identified of having a history of substance use.

Responsibilities

The Social Worker will develop services using the Harm Reduction model of care, providing trauma-sensitive case management services. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, coordinating services, and providing individual and group therapy.