About this opportunity
Good Shepherd Services lists this Social Worker opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Social Worker
Reports To: Program Director
Location: Chelsea Foyer 202 West 24th Street New York, NY
Hours: 35 hours; some evenings may be required. Position requires staff to be onsite. Hybrid schedules are at leadership discretion based on program needs.
Salary Range:
MSW starting salary range is 58k based on relevant post graduate experience
Eligible Licensed candidates- starting salary is 61K based on relevant post graduate experience.
Job Summary: As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker provides clinical and therapeutic counseling services to residents of the Chelsea Foyer, innovative residential and vocational programs for young adults who are preparing to transition into independent living. The Clinical Social Worker participates in the Sanctuary Model of care to insure trauma-sensitivity to all residents.
Social Worker Responsibilities:
Provides therapy: individual, group, and family counseling, using agreed-upon models.
Facilitates regular psychoeducational groups to residents on a broad range of topics
Functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Participates in Case Review Meetings, Service Plan Reviews, Interdisciplinary Conferences, Roundtable Discussions, Seeking Out Solutions, and other meetings.
Facilitates self-sufficiency work, and in collaboration with other team members, arranges for wrap-around services in the community as needed.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to brainstorm long term and provides clinical support.
Learn and use the Sales Force database system to document all case information within given time parameters.
Supports the Sanctuary model of trauma informed care.
Effectively uses and practices the Sanctuary Model tools: safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences (or similar), and self-care in the program to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
Promotes and models the seven Sanctuary Model commitments to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
Integrates the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an effective work environment.
Perform other duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work or Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling Required
NYS LMSW or NYS LP-MHC Required (Eligible candidates with MSW or MHC degree who are scheduled or preparing to take license will be considered. License must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Salary will vary)
Experience in clinical work with youth and families required, including crisis management highly preferred
Must have a clear understanding of the needs of young adults experiencing homelessness and a sensitivity to ethnic and cultural differences, and an understanding of the needs of the LGBTQ community.
Must have the ability to communicate with staff on all levels.
Demonstrated competence in verbal, written, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Capability to transition easily between working independently with a high degree of self-initiative and contributing as part of a team.
Excellent crisis intervention, advocacy and problem-solving skills.
Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development and trauma-informed perspective.
General Requirements:
All staff is expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Services, which includes involvement in quality improvement activities and a willingness and ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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