Licensed Social Worker - Manhattan
Social worker job at The Jewish Board
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board's Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally affirming, person-centered approach to help individuals and theirfamilies develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position provides clinical services as part of an Article 31 OMH certified outpatient MHOTRS clinic. The clinics are located in diverse communities and provide services to individuals of all ages and their families and support systems. Clinical services are provided using a trauma-informed, evidence-based, racially & culturally affirming approach. Interventions include, but are not limited to, evaluations; individual, group and/or family therapy; care coordination; and crisis interventions.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and psychosocial assessments
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with clients and family members (as appropriate), to identify treatment needs and interventions and review/revise treatment plans to reflect client's treatment progress and changing problems/goals.
• Provide individual, group, family, collateral treatment and crisis services/interventions
• Be actively self-reflective & self-aware of how clinical and administrative practice impacts clients, families, and the communities we serve
• Approach work with an anti-racist lens and open to continuously learning and evolving
• Liaise with families, schools, criminal justice, and other community agencies to coordinate care
• Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, required training, and supervision.
• Open and willing to receive constructive feedback
• Maintain documentation according to the standards and time frames established by the Jewish Board, regulatory agencies and/or funding sources
• Maintain professional behaviors and ethical standards as established by licensing board, relevant professional association and the Jewish Board policies and procedures.
• Must have a strong knowledge of OMH Telehealth guidelines and adherence to the requirements of telehealth practice.
• Other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS MAY INCLUDE:
• Attending case conferences as needed
• Maintaining a steady and active caseload
• Meeting the minimum expectations for kept visits
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:
• Master's degree in social work or mental health counseling and New York State clinical licensure in social work (LCSW) or mental health counseling (LMHC-DP). Solid clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practices. Prior experience in DBT, Trauma Focused CBT, EMDR preferred, but not required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
• Experience treating children or adolescents is preferred.
• Fluency in a second language is preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Experience with documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office software
• Experience with tele mental health platforms a must
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
Remote work setting. Position entails a schedule of three weekday evening 1pm-9pm or two weekday evening hours and one weekend (Saturday or Sunday 9-5pm)
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Licensed Social Worker - Manhattan
Social worker job at The Jewish Board
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board's Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally affirming, person-centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position provides clinical services as part of an Article 31 OMH certified outpatient MHOTRS clinic. The clinics are located in diverse communities and provide services to individuals of all ages and their families and support systems. Clinical services are provided using a trauma-informed, evidence-based, racially & culturally affirming approach. Interventions include, but are not limited to, evaluations; individual, group and/or family therapy; care coordination; and crisis interventions.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and psychosocial assessments
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with clients and family members (as appropriate), to identify treatment needs and interventions and review/revise treatment plans to reflect client's treatment progress and changing problems/goals.
• Provide individual, group, family, collateral treatment and crisis services/interventions
• Be actively self-reflective & self-aware of how clinical and administrative practice impacts clients, families, and the communities we serve
• Approach work with an anti-racist lens and open to continuously learning and evolving
• Liaise with families, schools, criminal justice, and other community agencies to coordinate care
• Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, required training, and supervision.
• Open and willing to receive constructive feedback
• Maintain documentation according to the standards and time frames established by the Jewish Board, regulatory agencies and/or funding sources
• Maintain professional behaviors and ethical standards as established by licensing board, relevant professional association and the Jewish Board policies and procedures.
• Must have a strong knowledge of OMH Telehealth guidelines and adherence to the requirements of telehealth practice.
• Other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS MAY INCLUDE:
• Attending case conferences as needed
• Maintaining a steady and active caseload
• Meeting the minimum expectations for kept visits
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:
• Master's degree in social work or mental health counseling and New York State clinical licensure in social work (LCSW) or mental health counseling (LMHC-DP). Solid clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practices. Prior experience in DBT, Trauma Focused CBT, EMDR preferred, but not required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
• Experience treating children or adolescents is preferred.
• Fluency in a second language is preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Experience with documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office software
• Experience with tele mental health platforms a must
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
Remote work setting. Position entails a schedule of three weekday evening 1pm-9pm or two weekday evening hours and one weekend (Saturday or Sunday 9-5pm)
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Licensed Social Worker - Manhattan
Social worker job at The Jewish Board
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board's Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally affirming, person-centered approach to help individuals and theirfamilies develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position provides clinical services as part of an Article 31 OMH certified outpatient MHOTRS clinic. The clinics are located in diverse communities and provide services to individuals of all ages and their families and support systems. Clinical services are provided using a trauma-informed, evidence-based, racially & culturally affirming approach. Interventions include, but are not limited to, evaluations; individual, group and/or family therapy; care coordination; and crisis interventions.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and psychosocial assessments
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with clients and family members (as appropriate), to identify treatment needs and interventions and review/revise treatment plans to reflect client's treatment progress and changing problems/goals.
• Provide individual, group, family, collateral treatment and crisis services/interventions
• Be actively self-reflective & self-aware of how clinical and administrative practice impacts clients, families, and the communities we serve
• Approach work with an anti-racist lens and open to continuously learning and evolving
• Liaise with families, schools, criminal justice, and other community agencies to coordinate care
• Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, required training, and supervision.
• Open and willing to receive constructive feedback
• Maintain documentation according to the standards and time frames established by the Jewish Board, regulatory agencies and/or funding sources
• Maintain professional behaviors and ethical standards as established by licensing board, relevant professional association and the Jewish Board policies and procedures.
• Must have a strong knowledge of OMH Telehealth guidelines and adherence to the requirements of telehealth practice.
• Other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS MAY INCLUDE:
• Attending case conferences as needed
• Maintaining a steady and active caseload
• Meeting the minimum expectations for kept visits
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:
• Master's degree in social work or mental health counseling and New York State clinical licensure in social work (LCSW) or mental health counseling (LMHC-DP). Solid clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practices. Prior experience in DBT, Trauma Focused CBT, EMDR preferred, but not required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
• Experience treating children or adolescents is preferred.
• Fluency in a second language is preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Experience with documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office software
• Experience with tele mental health platforms a must
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
Remote work setting. Position entails a schedule of three weekday evening 1pm-9pm or two weekday evening hours and one weekend (Saturday or Sunday 9-5pm)
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Licensed Social Worker - Manhattan
Social worker job at The Jewish Board
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board's Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally affirming, person-centered approach to help individuals and theirfamilies develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position provides clinical services as part of an Article 31 OMH certified outpatient MHOTRS clinic. The clinics are located in diverse communities and provide services to individuals of all ages and their families and support systems. Clinical services are provided using a trauma-informed, evidence-based, racially & culturally affirming approach. Interventions include, but are not limited to, evaluations; individual, group and/or family therapy; care coordination; and crisis interventions.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and psychosocial assessments
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with clients and family members (as appropriate), to identify treatment needs and interventions and review/revise treatment plans to reflect client's treatment progress and changing problems/goals.
• Provide individual, group, family, collateral treatment and crisis services/interventions
• Be actively self-reflective & self-aware of how clinical and administrative practice impacts clients, families, and the communities we serve
• Approach work with an anti-racist lens and open to continuously learning and evolving
• Liaise with families, schools, criminal justice, and other community agencies to coordinate care
• Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, required training, and supervision.
• Open and willing to receive constructive feedback
• Maintain documentation according to the standards and time frames established by the Jewish Board, regulatory agencies and/or funding sources
• Maintain professional behaviors and ethical standards as established by licensing board, relevant professional association and the Jewish Board policies and procedures.
• Must have a strong knowledge of OMH Telehealth guidelines and adherence to the requirements of telehealth practice.
• Other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS MAY INCLUDE:
• Attending case conferences as needed
• Maintaining a steady and active caseload
• Meeting the minimum expectations for kept visits
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:
• Master's degree in social work or mental health counseling and New York State clinical licensure in social work (LCSW) or mental health counseling (LMHC-DP). Solid clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practices. Prior experience in DBT, Trauma Focused CBT, EMDR preferred, but not required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
• Experience treating children or adolescents is preferred.
• Fluency in a second language is preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Experience with documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office software
• Experience with tele mental health platforms a must
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
Remote work setting. Position entails a schedule of three weekday evening 1pm-9pm or two weekday evening hours and one weekend (Saturday or Sunday 9-5pm)
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Licensed Social Worker - Manhattan
Social worker job at The Jewish Board
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board's Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally affirming, person-centered approach to help individuals and theirfamilies develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position provides clinical services as part of an Article 31 OMH certified outpatient MHOTRS clinic. The clinics are located in diverse communities and provide services to individuals of all ages and their families and support systems. Clinical services are provided using a trauma-informed, evidence-based, racially & culturally affirming approach. Interventions include, but are not limited to, evaluations; individual, group and/or family therapy; care coordination; and crisis interventions.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and psychosocial assessments
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with clients and family members (as appropriate), to identify treatment needs and interventions and review/revise treatment plans to reflect client's treatment progress and changing problems/goals.
• Provide individual, group, family, collateral treatment and crisis services/interventions
• Be actively self-reflective & self-aware of how clinical and administrative practice impacts clients, families, and the communities we serve
• Approach work with an anti-racist lens and open to continuously learning and evolving
• Liaise with families, schools, criminal justice, and other community agencies to coordinate care
• Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, required training, and supervision.
• Open and willing to receive constructive feedback
• Maintain documentation according to the standards and time frames established by the Jewish Board, regulatory agencies and/or funding sources
• Maintain professional behaviors and ethical standards as established by licensing board, relevant professional association and the Jewish Board policies and procedures.
• Must have a strong knowledge of OMH Telehealth guidelines and adherence to the requirements of telehealth practice.
• Other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS MAY INCLUDE:
• Attending case conferences as needed
• Maintaining a steady and active caseload
• Meeting the minimum expectations for kept visits
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:
• Master's degree in social work or mental health counseling and New York State clinical licensure in social work (LCSW) or mental health counseling (LMHC-DP). Solid clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practices. Prior experience in DBT, Trauma Focused CBT, EMDR preferred, but not required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
• Experience treating children or adolescents is preferred.
• Fluency in a second language is preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Experience with documenting in electronic health records and using Microsoft Office software
• Experience with tele mental health platforms a must
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
Remote work setting. Position entails a schedule of three weekday evening 1pm-9pm or two weekday evening hours and one weekend (Saturday or Sunday 9-5pm)
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Social Worker
Social worker job at The Jewish Board
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board's Adult Residential Division supports adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach, staff model and guide residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals, develop independent living skills, and live in a healthy and secure manner. Our work is guided by principles that underscore the critical importance of stable housing, use a culturally competent and anti-racist lens, and respect the dignity and legitimacy of each individual's journey.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Social Worker is responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. Provide cultural competent and sensitive services. As part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, work closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Client Engagement
• Carries a caseload of residents, and provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency mission.
• Completes client assessments to include, intake assessments, overall client assessments, risk assessments
• Evaluates and assesses clients' functioning, and supports clients in meeting individual goals.
• Practices person-centered and collaborative service planning with clients, also ensuring service plans are completed and signed by residents according to regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Interprets and explains agency policies and procedures to residents.
• Develop safety plans
• Provide individual and family counseling.
• Makes referrals and coordinates services for clients, including but not limited to, medical, mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment
• Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers.
• Links residents to community-based programs and collaborates with other services providers
• May run groups under supervision
• Participates in audit preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.
Team Process
• Participates in weekly case conference
• Participates in intake, assessment, discharge, and follow-up conferences.
• Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings. May be asked to travel to offsite meetings and trainings.
• Participates in planning and execution of special and holiday events.
Documentation
• Files incident reports as appropriate.
• Completes regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions, including progress and informational notes.
• Facilitates monthly roommate meetings when appropriate.RE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
• Excellent engagement and assessment skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
Knowledge and Attributes
• In-depth understanding of how mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma can affect the lives of individuals in the community.
• Experience working with individuals living with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma required.
• Knowledge of local and state health and human service systems and their navigation.
• Understanding of the demanding processes of stabilization and recovery.
• Commitment to working with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, a history of trauma, and/or homelessness.
• Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals.
• Openness to approaching the work through an anti-racist lens, engaging in continuous learning, and putting that learning into practice to support our diverse resident population.
• The ability to stay calm in a variety of situations, some of which may be stressful.
• Patience and empathy for individuals on their journey to recovery.
Skills
• Communication: Conveys information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; practices
• active listening; engages residents respectfully.
• Self-sufficiency and initiative: Assesses, initiates, and completes tasks independently; contributes to the organization's mission and team's goals; researches and pursues professional development opportunities.
• Interpersonal relations: Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, interacts with colleagues and residents professionally and respectfully.
• Problem-solving: Analyzes situations objectively, generates or researches solutions independently
• Quality assurance: Attends to detail, follows standard operating procedures, and consistently produces work of high quality.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with teams and models collaborative teamwork, takes appropriate action on constructive feedback.
• Organizational skills: Manages time effectively; respects deadlines; prioritizes multiple, emerging, and complex demands; demonstrates flexibility.
• Crisis management: Identifies situations in the environment that can evolve into a crisis, maintains calm during a crisis, has solid crisis de-escalation skills or is willing to learn specific skills to de-escalate a crisis.
• Good judgement: Manages risk and ensures safety of residents independently recognizes and acts on situations requiring intervention by a supervisor or higher authority.
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:
• Master's degree in Social Work, LMSW or LCSW certification preferred
• A minimum of 1-year experience in Human Services preferred
Additional Qualification needed:
• Willingness to work with individuals with experiences of mental illness, and substance use.
• Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals.
• Patience and understanding for the sometimes-slow process of stabilization and recovery.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
• Familiarity with working in Windows environment
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
• Able to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens.
• Able to input data into relevant systems
• Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
• Travel in the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Social Worker
Social worker job at The Jewish Board
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board's Adult Residential Division supports adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach, staff model and guide residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals, develop independent living skills, and live in a healthy and secure manner. Our work is guided by principles that underscore the critical importance of stable housing, use a culturally competent and anti-racist lens, and respect the dignity and legitimacy of each individual's journey.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Social Worker is responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. Provide cultural competent and sensitive services. As part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, work closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Client Engagement
• Carries a caseload of residents, and provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency mission.
• Completes client assessments to include, intake assessments, overall client assessments, risk assessments
• Evaluates and assesses clients' functioning, and supports clients in meeting individual goals.
• Practices person-centered and collaborative service planning with clients, also ensuring service plans are completed and signed by residents according to regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Interprets and explains agency policies and procedures to residents.
• Develop safety plans
• Provide individual and family counseling.
• Makes referrals and coordinates services for clients, including but not limited to, medical, mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment
• Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers.
• Links residents to community-based programs and collaborates with other services providers
• May run groups under supervision
• Participates in audit preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.
Team Process
• Participates in weekly case conference
• Participates in intake, assessment, discharge, and follow-up conferences.
• Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings. May be asked to travel to offsite meetings and trainings.
• Participates in planning and execution of special and holiday events.
Documentation
• Files incident reports as appropriate.
• Completes regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions, including progress and informational notes.
• Facilitates monthly roommate meetings when appropriate.RE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
• Excellent engagement and assessment skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
Knowledge and Attributes
• In-depth understanding of how mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma can affect the lives of individuals in the community.
• Experience working with individuals living with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma required.
• Knowledge of local and state health and human service systems and their navigation.
• Understanding of the demanding processes of stabilization and recovery.
• Commitment to working with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, a history of trauma, and/or homelessness.
• Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals.
• Openness to approaching the work through an anti-racist lens, engaging in continuous learning, and putting that learning into practice to support our diverse resident population.
• The ability to stay calm in a variety of situations, some of which may be stressful.
• Patience and empathy for individuals on their journey to recovery.
Skills
• Communication: Conveys information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; practices
• active listening; engages residents respectfully.
• Self-sufficiency and initiative: Assesses, initiates, and completes tasks independently; contributes to the organization's mission and team's goals; researches and pursues professional development opportunities.
• Interpersonal relations: Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, interacts with colleagues and residents professionally and respectfully.
• Problem-solving: Analyzes situations objectively, generates or researches solutions independently
• Quality assurance: Attends to detail, follows standard operating procedures, and consistently produces work of high quality.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with teams and models collaborative teamwork, takes appropriate action on constructive feedback.
• Organizational skills: Manages time effectively; respects deadlines; prioritizes multiple, emerging, and complex demands; demonstrates flexibility.
• Crisis management: Identifies situations in the environment that can evolve into a crisis, maintains calm during a crisis, has solid crisis de-escalation skills or is willing to learn specific skills to de-escalate a crisis.
• Good judgement: Manages risk and ensures safety of residents independently recognizes and acts on situations requiring intervention by a supervisor or higher authority.
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:
• Master's degree in Social Work, LMSW or LCSW certification preferred
• A minimum of 1-year experience in Human Services preferred
Additional Qualification needed:
• Willingness to work with individuals with experiences of mental illness, and substance use.
• Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals.
• Patience and understanding for the sometimes-slow process of stabilization and recovery.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
• Familiarity with working in Windows environment
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
• Able to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens.
• Able to input data into relevant systems
• Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
• Travel in the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Social Worker
Social worker job at The Jewish Board
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board's Adult Residential Division supports adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach, staff model and guide residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals, develop independent living skills, and live in a healthy and secure manner. Our work is guided by principles that underscore the critical importance of stable housing, use a culturally competent and anti-racist lens, and respect the dignity and legitimacy of each individual's journey.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Social Worker is responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. Provide cultural competent and sensitive services. As part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, work closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Client Engagement
• Carries a caseload of residents, and provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency mission.
• Completes client assessments to include, intake assessments, overall client assessments, risk assessments
• Evaluates and assesses clients' functioning, and supports clients in meeting individual goals.
• Practices person-centered and collaborative service planning with clients, also ensuring service plans are completed and signed by residents according to regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Interprets and explains agency policies and procedures to residents.
• Develop safety plans
• Provide individual and family counseling.
• Makes referrals and coordinates services for clients, including but not limited to, medical, mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment
• Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers.
• Links residents to community-based programs and collaborates with other services providers
• May run groups under supervision
• Participates in audit preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.
Team Process
• Participates in weekly case conference
• Participates in intake, assessment, discharge, and follow-up conferences.
• Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings. May be asked to travel to offsite meetings and trainings.
• Participates in planning and execution of special and holiday events.
Documentation
• Files incident reports as appropriate.
• Completes regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions, including progress and informational notes.
• Facilitates monthly roommate meetings when appropriate.RE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
• Excellent engagement and assessment skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
Knowledge and Attributes
• In-depth understanding of how mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma can affect the lives of individuals in the community.
• Experience working with individuals living with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma required.
• Knowledge of local and state health and human service systems and their navigation.
• Understanding of the demanding processes of stabilization and recovery.
• Commitment to working with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, a history of trauma, and/or homelessness.
• Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals.
• Openness to approaching the work through an anti-racist lens, engaging in continuous learning, and putting that learning into practice to support our diverse resident population.
• The ability to stay calm in a variety of situations, some of which may be stressful.
• Patience and empathy for individuals on their journey to recovery.
Skills
• Communication: Conveys information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; practices
• active listening; engages residents respectfully.
• Self-sufficiency and initiative: Assesses, initiates, and completes tasks independently; contributes to the organization's mission and team's goals; researches and pursues professional development opportunities.
• Interpersonal relations: Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, interacts with colleagues and residents professionally and respectfully.
• Problem-solving: Analyzes situations objectively, generates or researches solutions independently
• Quality assurance: Attends to detail, follows standard operating procedures, and consistently produces work of high quality.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with teams and models collaborative teamwork, takes appropriate action on constructive feedback.
• Organizational skills: Manages time effectively; respects deadlines; prioritizes multiple, emerging, and complex demands; demonstrates flexibility.
• Crisis management: Identifies situations in the environment that can evolve into a crisis, maintains calm during a crisis, has solid crisis de-escalation skills or is willing to learn specific skills to de-escalate a crisis.
• Good judgement: Manages risk and ensures safety of residents independently recognizes and acts on situations requiring intervention by a supervisor or higher authority.
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:
• Master's degree in Social Work, LMSW or LCSW certification preferred
• A minimum of 1-year experience in Human Services preferred
Additional Qualification needed:
• Willingness to work with individuals with experiences of mental illness, and substance use.
• Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals.
• Patience and understanding for the sometimes-slow process of stabilization and recovery.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
• Familiarity with working in Windows environment
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
• Able to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens.
• Able to input data into relevant systems
• Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
• Travel in the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Social Worker
Social worker job at The Jewish Board
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board's Adult Residential Division supports adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach, staff model and guide residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals, develop independent living skills, and live in a healthy and secure manner. Our work is guided by principles that underscore the critical importance of stable housing, use a culturally competent and anti-racist lens, and respect the dignity and legitimacy of each individual's journey.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Social Worker is responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. Provide cultural competent and sensitive services. As part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, work closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Client Engagement
• Carries a caseload of residents, and provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency mission.
• Completes client assessments to include, intake assessments, overall client assessments, risk assessments
• Evaluates and assesses clients' functioning, and supports clients in meeting individual goals.
• Practices person-centered and collaborative service planning with clients, also ensuring service plans are completed and signed by residents according to regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Interprets and explains agency policies and procedures to residents.
• Develop safety plans
• Provide individual and family counseling.
• Makes referrals and coordinates services for clients, including but not limited to, medical, mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment
• Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers.
• Links residents to community-based programs and collaborates with other services providers
• May run groups under supervision
• Participates in audit preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.
Team Process
• Participates in weekly case conference
• Participates in intake, assessment, discharge, and follow-up conferences.
• Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings. May be asked to travel to offsite meetings and trainings.
• Participates in planning and execution of special and holiday events.
Documentation
• Files incident reports as appropriate.
• Completes regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions, including progress and informational notes.
• Facilitates monthly roommate meetings when appropriate.RE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
• Excellent engagement and assessment skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
Knowledge and Attributes
• In-depth understanding of how mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma can affect the lives of individuals in the community.
• Experience working with individuals living with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma required.
• Knowledge of local and state health and human service systems and their navigation.
• Understanding of the demanding processes of stabilization and recovery.
• Commitment to working with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, a history of trauma, and/or homelessness.
• Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals.
• Openness to approaching the work through an anti-racist lens, engaging in continuous learning, and putting that learning into practice to support our diverse resident population.
• The ability to stay calm in a variety of situations, some of which may be stressful.
• Patience and empathy for individuals on their journey to recovery.
Skills
• Communication: Conveys information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; practices
• active listening; engages residents respectfully.
• Self-sufficiency and initiative: Assesses, initiates, and completes tasks independently; contributes to the organization's mission and team's goals; researches and pursues professional development opportunities.
• Interpersonal relations: Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, interacts with colleagues and residents professionally and respectfully.
• Problem-solving: Analyzes situations objectively, generates or researches solutions independently
• Quality assurance: Attends to detail, follows standard operating procedures, and consistently produces work of high quality.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with teams and models collaborative teamwork, takes appropriate action on constructive feedback.
• Organizational skills: Manages time effectively; respects deadlines; prioritizes multiple, emerging, and complex demands; demonstrates flexibility.
• Crisis management: Identifies situations in the environment that can evolve into a crisis, maintains calm during a crisis, has solid crisis de-escalation skills or is willing to learn specific skills to de-escalate a crisis.
• Good judgement: Manages risk and ensures safety of residents independently recognizes and acts on situations requiring intervention by a supervisor or higher authority.
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:
• Master's degree in Social Work, LMSW or LCSW certification preferred
• A minimum of 1-year experience in Human Services preferred
Additional Qualification needed:
• Willingness to work with individuals with experiences of mental illness, and substance use.
• Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals.
• Patience and understanding for the sometimes-slow process of stabilization and recovery.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
• Familiarity with working in Windows environment
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
• Able to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens.
• Able to input data into relevant systems
• Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
• Travel in the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Social Worker
Social worker job at The Jewish Board
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board's Adult Residential Division supports adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach, staff model and guide residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals, develop independent living skills, and live in a healthy and secure manner. Our work is guided by principles that underscore the critical importance of stable housing, use a culturally competent and anti-racist lens, and respect the dignity and legitimacy of each individual's journey.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Social Worker is responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. Provide cultural competent and sensitive services. As part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, work closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Client Engagement
• Carries a caseload of residents, and provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency mission.
• Completes client assessments to include, intake assessments, overall client assessments, risk assessments
• Evaluates and assesses clients' functioning, and supports clients in meeting individual goals.
• Practices person-centered and collaborative service planning with clients, also ensuring service plans are completed and signed by residents according to regulatory guidelines and standards.
• Interprets and explains agency policies and procedures to residents.
• Develop safety plans
• Provide individual and family counseling.
• Makes referrals and coordinates services for clients, including but not limited to, medical, mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment
• Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers.
• Links residents to community-based programs and collaborates with other services providers
• May run groups under supervision
• Participates in audit preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.
Team Process
• Participates in weekly case conference
• Participates in intake, assessment, discharge, and follow-up conferences.
• Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings. May be asked to travel to offsite meetings and trainings.
• Participates in planning and execution of special and holiday events.
Documentation
• Files incident reports as appropriate.
• Completes regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions, including progress and informational notes.
• Facilitates monthly roommate meetings when appropriate.RE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
• Excellent engagement and assessment skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
Knowledge and Attributes
• In-depth understanding of how mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma can affect the lives of individuals in the community.
• Experience working with individuals living with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma required.
• Knowledge of local and state health and human service systems and their navigation.
• Understanding of the demanding processes of stabilization and recovery.
• Commitment to working with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, a history of trauma, and/or homelessness.
• Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals.
• Openness to approaching the work through an anti-racist lens, engaging in continuous learning, and putting that learning into practice to support our diverse resident population.
• The ability to stay calm in a variety of situations, some of which may be stressful.
• Patience and empathy for individuals on their journey to recovery.
Skills
• Communication: Conveys information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; practices
• active listening; engages residents respectfully.
• Self-sufficiency and initiative: Assesses, initiates, and completes tasks independently; contributes to the organization's mission and team's goals; researches and pursues professional development opportunities.
• Interpersonal relations: Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, interacts with colleagues and residents professionally and respectfully.
• Problem-solving: Analyzes situations objectively, generates or researches solutions independently
• Quality assurance: Attends to detail, follows standard operating procedures, and consistently produces work of high quality.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with teams and models collaborative teamwork, takes appropriate action on constructive feedback.
• Organizational skills: Manages time effectively; respects deadlines; prioritizes multiple, emerging, and complex demands; demonstrates flexibility.
• Crisis management: Identifies situations in the environment that can evolve into a crisis, maintains calm during a crisis, has solid crisis de-escalation skills or is willing to learn specific skills to de-escalate a crisis.
• Good judgement: Manages risk and ensures safety of residents independently recognizes and acts on situations requiring intervention by a supervisor or higher authority.
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:
• Master's degree in Social Work, LMSW or LCSW certification preferred
• A minimum of 1-year experience in Human Services preferred
Additional Qualification needed:
• Willingness to work with individuals with experiences of mental illness, and substance use.
• Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals.
• Patience and understanding for the sometimes-slow process of stabilization and recovery.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
• Familiarity with working in Windows environment
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
• Able to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens.
• Able to input data into relevant systems
• Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
• Travel in the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Home & Community Family Advocate
New York, NY jobs
A nonprofit home health organization in New York seeks a Family Advocate to support children and families in accessing essential resources. Responsibilities include assisting clients with public assistance entitlements, engaging families in services, and collaborating with care teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent experience, and a valid driver's license. This role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the well-being of families in the community.
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Family Advocate - Family Enrichment Center
New York, NY jobs
Family Advocate - Bi-Lingual Mandarin/Cantonese
Reports to: Program Director
Status: Part Time
Hours/Schedule: Monday - Friday Afternoons and Evenings up to 25 hours per week between 1:00pm and 7:00pm
Salary Range: $25.00 per hour - $25.00 per hour
A Family Enrichment Center (FEC) is a family-centered, place-based primary prevention approach, where all members of the community have access to and may benefit from both structured or spontaneous activities and events (called “offerings”) that strengthen family protective factors to increase child and family well‑being and promote stability. FEC offerings are available to everyone, regardless of current or past child welfare involvement.
The goal of the Family Enrichment Center (FEC) is to enhance child and family well‑being by providing access and support to enable the strengthening of family protective factors inherent in its residents and community by building mutual community connections, capacity, and resilience.
In partnership with FEC staff, families will drive the planning, development, and sustainable co‑ownership of the centers. Families who participate in the FEC programming will be encouraged to share their expertise by volunteering at the center and given meaningful opportunities to engage with neighbors and peers. The goal of the FEC is to strengthen families' protective factors and build community connections, capacity, and resilience.
Position Summary
The Family Advocate is responsible for contributing to the day‑to‑day operation of the FEC including building connections with other staff, residents, and community partners; co‑designing and delivering relevant programming and activities (offerings); providing advocacy and making referrals for participants; and creating a warm and inviting gathering place for families and individuals using the protective factors model to support community resilience.
Responsibilities
Coordinate meetings, provide support, and collaborate with a team of local parents, subject experts, and other residents to deliver monthly events and activities (offerings) held at the FEC.
Foster a culture of respect built on the belief that families and communities possess the inherent strengths and knowledge needed to succeed given the right access to opportunities and support.
Provide advocacy, outreach, and referrals to connect participants to service providers and other programs that have resources to offer.
Engage groups of local community members of all ages and guide them through the co‑designed activities and programming of the FEC.
Manage enrollment and attendance at offerings and events.
Care for and attend to the physical space of the FEC program to ensure it is safe, welcoming, organized, and appealing to participants and community members.
Handle inventory and ordering/purchasing responsibilities to keep the site running and ensure needed food and supplies are stocked for offerings.
Effectively utilize tracking and reporting mechanisms and accurately enter data and run reports in the FEC website and other agency databases as needed to obtain program‑level data, compiling statistical or written reports for agency and external stakeholders.
Manage the FEC website to communicate with and engage members.
Use Appreciative Inquiry and other strength‑based tools to engage community members in co‑designing offerings.
Create monthly calendars, website content, and other outreach tools to promote and document offerings.
Participate and engage with the FEC team in learning collaboratives facilitated by ACS with other FEC teams from across the city.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional experience; or a high school diploma and five (5) years of professional experience in community-driven programs working directly with children, youth, and families.
Reside in or near the FEC community, or reside close enough to arrive promptly, in the event of an emergency.
Bi‑Lingual either /Mandarin &/or Cantonese is required.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to warmly connect with and engage children, youth, and adults individually and in groups.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Familiar with the community and its assets and resources, such as other programs, services, supports, local civic groups, and community leaders.
Experience in developing and running a group, a club, or coaching a team preferred.
Experience caring for children (as a parent, guardian, relative, neighbor, or babysitter) preferred.
Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast‑paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment.
Must have a commitment to work from a trauma‑informed, strength‑based, youth and family development perspective.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, attending community events as needed.
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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Social Worker
Social worker job at The Jewish Board
PURPOSE:
The Jewish Board's Adult Residential Division supports adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach, staff model and guide residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals, develop independent living skills, and live in a healthy and secure manner. Our work is guided by principles that underscore the critical importance of stable housing, use a culturally competent and anti-racist lens, and respect the dignity and legitimacy of each individual's journey.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Social Worker is responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. Provide cultural competent and sensitive services. As part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, work closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Client Engagement
Carries a caseload of residents, and provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency mission.
Completes client assessments to include, intake assessments, overall client assessments, risk assessments
Evaluates and assesses clients' functioning, and supports clients in meeting individual goals.
Practices person-centered and collaborative service planning with clients, also ensuring service plans are completed and signed by residents according to regulatory guidelines and standards.
Interprets and explains agency policies and procedures to residents.
Develop safety plans
Provide individual and family counseling.
Makes referrals and coordinates services for clients, including but not limited to, medical, mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment
Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers.
Links residents to community-based programs and collaborates with other services providers
May run groups under supervision
Participates in audit preparation.
Other duties as assigned.
Team Process
Participates in weekly case conference
Participates in intake, assessment, discharge, and follow-up conferences.
Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings. May be asked to travel to offsite meetings and trainings.
Participates in planning and execution of special and holiday events.
Documentation
Files incident reports as appropriate.
Completes regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions, including progress and informational notes.
Facilitates monthly roommate meetings when appropriate.RE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
Excellent engagement and assessment skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as with a team
CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
Knowledge and Attributes
In-depth understanding of how mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma can affect the lives of individuals in the community.
Experience working with individuals living with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma required.
Knowledge of local and state health and human service systems and their navigation.
Understanding of the demanding processes of stabilization and recovery.
Commitment to working with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, a history of trauma, and/or homelessness.
Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals.
Openness to approaching the work through an anti-racist lens, engaging in continuous learning, and putting that learning into practice to support our diverse resident population.
The ability to stay calm in a variety of situations, some of which may be stressful.
Patience and empathy for individuals on their journey to recovery.
Skills
Communication:
Conveys information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; practices
active listening; engages residents respectfully.
Self-sufficiency and initiative:
Assesses, initiates, and completes tasks independently; contributes to the organization's mission and team's goals; researches and pursues professional development opportunities.
Interpersonal relations:
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, interacts with colleagues and residents professionally and respectfully.
Problem-solving:
Analyzes situations objectively, generates or researches solutions independently
Quality assurance:
Attends to detail, follows standard operating procedures, and consistently produces work of high quality.
Teamwork:
Works collaboratively with teams and models collaborative teamwork, takes appropriate action on constructive feedback.
Organizational skills:
Manages time effectively; respects deadlines; prioritizes multiple, emerging, and complex demands; demonstrates flexibility.
Crisis management
: Identifies situations in the environment that can evolve into a crisis, maintains calm during a crisis, has solid crisis de-escalation skills or is willing to learn specific skills to de-escalate a crisis.
Good judgement:
Manages risk and ensures safety of residents independently recognizes and acts on situations requiring intervention by a supervisor or higher authority.
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:
Master's degree in Social Work, LMSW or LCSW certification preferred
A minimum of 1-year experience in Human Services preferred
Additional Qualification needed:
Willingness to work with individuals with experiences of mental illness, and substance use.
Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals.
Patience and understanding for the sometimes-slow process of stabilization and recovery.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
• Familiarity with working in Windows environment
• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
Able to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens.
Able to input data into relevant systems
Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
• Travel in the community.
Bilingual Family Advocate - Mandarin/Cantonese (Part-Time)
New York, NY jobs
A community service organization in New York seeks a Family Advocate who will support family engagement and provide advocacy within the Family Enrichment Center. This part-time role requires a bachelor's degree or extensive experience in community programs, along with bi-lingual skills in Mandarin and/or Cantonese. The ideal candidate will coordinate events, manage participant relationships, and foster connections to community resources. Flexible hours are necessary, including evenings and weekends.
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Social Work Supervisor
Social worker job at The Jewish Board
Purpose:
Care Management is a service that helps children with chronic physical or emotional issues obtain and utilize the medical, social and community services they need to get and stay healthy. Care Coordinators learn all they can about the child and family's unique needs. They work with other care providers to develop a plan of care and help members determine and take the actions needed to make and keep appointments, adhere to medications, obtain educational and health advocacy, and access benefits.
Position Overview: The Social Work Supervisor will not only oversee the coordination of services for children with chronic medical and/or behavioral health conditions, but also provide hands-on support to the families we serve. The role involves converting cases from Outreach to Enrollment and managing a small caseload of children with high-risk behaviors. The Social Work Supervisor role is pivotal in connecting children and families to the services needed to stay as healthy as possible and avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency room. In collaboration with the care coordination team, the Social Work Supervisor will assist with completing risks and needs assessments, developing person-centered care plans, scheduling, and tracking appointments, educating members, and coordinating other aspects of members' health and community services. The role will require some evening availability and on-call coverage. As this is an evolving program, additional responsibilities will be added.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides regularly scheduled weekly supervision to care management staff members of the NYC team, and Staten Island as needed.
Provides administrative oversight to ensure compliance with TJB, DOH, and CBC standards.
Monitors service provision, referrals, and census data to maintain program effectiveness.
Manages billing processes, utilizing both electronic and manual systems, to ensure accuracy and timeliness of documentation and assessment completion.
Oversees and completes outreach, enrollments, discharge processes, and decisions in alignment with program protocols.
Manages caseload of high-risk cases to ensure that appropriate continuity of care is provided.
Ensures follow-up on quality assurance activities including corrective action, client satisfaction surveys, and audits.
Monitors and addresses high-risk incidents promptly in accordance with organizational policies.
Conducts community outreach, fostering strong linkage relationships with service providers.
Participates in network/coalition meetings.
Covers for the Director in his/her absence.
CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include:
Expertise in Mental Health: Knowledge of severe mental illness and serious emotional disturbance.
Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Ability to assess complex situations and implement effective interventions.
Trauma-Informed Care: Delivers services with sensitivity to trauma and cultural considerations, incorporating an anti-oppressive lens.
Proactive Engagement: Continuously monitors client needs and actively facilitates engagement.
Relationship Building: Strengthens connections with individuals, families, and communities through meaningful interactions.
Empowerment & Strength-Based Approach: Identifies and leverages individual, family, and community strengths to promote resilience.
Intervention Development & Adaptation: Designs, evaluates, and modifies interventions to achieve measurable outcomes.
Documentation & Compliance: Accurately records assessments, plans, and interventions to maintain service quality.
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED (List all that is required to achieve this position):
• Licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT) in a Behavioral Health or related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE (List what the desire to reach goals):
A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle (preferred); A valid NYS ID for all boroughs.
A minimum of three years of related experience with the target population is required to work with Children.
Experience working in interdisciplinary teams; experience providing care management or care coordination in a medical or behavioral health environment; experience working with the chronically ill.
Excellent written communication, verbal communication and customer service skills
Fluency in a second language such as Spanish, Mandarin, or Russian is preferred but not mandatory
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED (List the computer skills needed):
Intermediate computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office, and ability to learn electronic health records and other software as required.
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:
Ability to read/input data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens
Able to input data into various agency and city/state electronic health records
Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to conduct significant data entry and record keeping required
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT
The work environment varies from office-based interaction with co-workers and members (20-40% of the time) to serving members in their homes and in other community settings (e.g. hospitals, clinics, benefit offices) 60%-80% of the time. While the offices of the Jewish Board are accessible in accordance with the ADA, the sites to which staff may need to travel may or may not be.
To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate must be able to travel within New York City carrying equipment such as a notebook, forms, laptop, mobile hotspot and cell phone weighing up to approximately 10 pounds.
To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate is routinely required to sit (30% of the time), stand (35% of the time), and travel to and from appointments using varied public and private transportation options (35% of the time).
Risks/hazards associated with the position are those which may be encountered traveling around New York City. Frequent travel throughout NYC.
If you join us, you'll have these great benefits:
Generous time off in addition to paid agency holidays and 15 sick days
Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans
Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness
Free continuing education opportunities
403(b) retirement benefits and a pension
Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation
24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program
Life and disability insurance
Diversity, equity, and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join, including Confronting Structural Racism (COR), Coalition Against Anti-Semitism (CAAS), and the LGBTQ Steering Committee
Who we are:
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.
More on Equal Opportunity:
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary
Hiring Min Rate
65,000 USD
Counselor, Children and Family Services Program
New York, NY jobs
Full-time Description
ABOUT US
Sanctuary for Families is New York's leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations throughout New York City.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The counselor will provide assessment, counseling, advocacy, and referral services to child witnesses of gender-based violence and survivors of teen dating violence. They will work with the clinical team to provide holistic, trauma-informed, and survivor-centered clinical services. They will utilize a trauma-informed approach to promote clients' rights and provide services in a manner that emphasizes safety, respect, and dignity. They will provide strength-based guidance and work to resolve the impact of gender-based violence in their young lives. They will also provide information and outreach to the community. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for social justice and work collaboratively with the clinical team. Counselor will be working from NYC Family Justice Center, Bronx, NY.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete clinical assessments and treatment plans for children and teens referred for counseling;
Provide mental health services for children and teens (from 0-21 years old) including short term individual counseling and crisis intervention with individuals and their families;
Collaborate with staff at other Sanctuary for Families sites and Bronx Family Justice Center Partner agencies to provide holistic services;
Advocate for and assist families/individuals in the negotiation of service delivery system to ensure receipt of appropriate clinical and related services;
Demonstrate competence in evidence-based modalities such as CPP (Child Parent Psychotherapy) and TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy);
Develop effective relationships with children and families;
Liaise effectively with other professionals in and out of the Bronx Family Justice Center and DA's office in order to meet the needs of the clients;
Facilitate appropriate clinical groups for clients, including, but not limited to, parenting skills groups;
Participate in team and agency meetings, individual supervisory meetings, case conferences and other meetings as requested;
Complete all appropriate paperwork, including case notes and reports, in a timely manner;
Assist with children's room coverage to support team in providing services to families seeking services;
Conduct outreach and training related to gender based and domestic violence;
Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor;
Provide support and supervision to MSW interns as needed.
Requirements
LMSW, LCSW, LMHC or similar degree.
A minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience with victims of domestic violence, including work with children;
Experience providing counseling and supportive services to domestic violence survivors and their families;
Experience facilitating support groups and dynamic community workshops;
Ability to work flexible hours, a mix of hybrid and remote work;
Ability to work two late evenings (up to and including 7:30 PM) a week and to maintain a flexible work schedule
Interest in working with clients from diverse backgrounds;
Computer literate in Microsoft applications required;
Familiarity with virtual telehealth platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
Budgeted Salary: $68,429 - $75,588 per year; based on experience pursuant to wage scale in accordance with collective bargaining agreement
Work position is Full-time; Salaried/ Exempt
Work schedule is currently hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations
Benefits:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer retirement contribution
Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation, Personal, Sick)
Generous Leave Policy
Flexible spending account / Health savings account
Student loan assistance
Tuition reimbursement program
Gym reimbursement program
Wellness program and rewards
Sanctuary for Families is a welcoming workplace. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws.
Survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary Description $68,429 - $75,588 per year
Part-Time Social Worker - Afterschool Program
Islandia, NY jobs
Part-Time Social Worker (Afterschool Program)
About New York Junior Tennis & Learning
For over fifty years, New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) has honored its founder Arthur Ashe's legacy by celebrating the diversity of children, encouraging them to reach their highest potential through free tennis and academic programs. NYJTL is the largest provider of youth tennis and education programs in the nation, providing services in 100 unique sites across all five boroughs while reaching nearly 90,000 kids. In addition, NYJTL designed, funded (with NYC), built and operates the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning in the South Bronx. All NYJTL community tennis and after school programs are offered at no cost to its participants.
The mission of NYJTL is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court. It believes life skills gained through tennis, academics, healthy living, and character development are a catalyst for long-term achievement.
Position Summary:
NYJTL is seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Social Worker to support the emotional wellness of elementary-aged students in our school-based afterschool programs. This on-site role focuses on student mental health, staff support, and fostering a positive, trauma-informed school culture. The Social Worker will collaborate closely with the Site Director and afterschool team to implement restorative practices, provide short-term interventions, and lead small group sessions aligned with our Mental Health Skill Building curriculum.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide short-term emotional and behavioral support to students during afterschool hours
Facilitate small group sessions on topics like emotional regulation, peer relationships, and coping skills
Collaborate with Site Directors to identify student needs and integrate trauma-informed programming
Coach staff on best practices in restorative responses and SEL strategies
Coordinate with caregivers and school-day staff to ensure continuity of student support
Support implementation and analysis of pre- and post-program SEL surveys
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited institution
1-2 years of experience working with children in school-based or afterschool settings
Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning (SEL), and restorative practices
Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
Cultural humility and experience working with diverse communities
Preferred:
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
New York State LMSW (or willingness to obtain within the first year)
Bilingual in Spanish or another language commonly spoken in NYC schools
Familiarity with NYC DOE/DOH afterschool programming
Location(s):
PS 012 K - Dr. Jacqueline Peek-Davis - 430 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
PS 036 X - Unionport - 1070 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY
PS 071 X - Rose E. Scala - 3040 Roberts Avenue, Bronx, NY
PS 191 K - Paul Robeson - 1600 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY
PS 270 K - Johann DeKalb - 241 Emerson Place, Brooklyn, NY
PS 289 K - George V. Brower - 900 St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Job Type: Part-time
Schedule: 12 Hours a Week Maximum - must be available during Afterschool Hours (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Pay Rate: $35-$40
Please click "Apply" below or visit our careers page at nyjtl.org to complete an application. Thank you!
NYJTL values the diversity of the people we hire and inspire. Diversity at our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We center equity in all our work and in our hiring practices.
Auto-ApplyFull-Time Social Worker - Afterschool Program
New York, NY jobs
Full-Time Social Worker (Afterschool Program - Bronx Locations)
About New York Junior Tennis & Learning
For over fifty years, New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) has honored its founder Arthur Ashe's legacy by celebrating the diversity of children, encouraging them to reach their highest potential through free tennis and academic programs. NYJTL is the largest provider of youth tennis and education programs in the nation, providing services in 100 unique sites across all five boroughs while reaching nearly 90,000 kids. In addition, NYJTL designed, funded (with NYC), built and operates the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning in the South Bronx. All NYJTL community tennis and after school programs are offered at no cost to its participants.
The mission of NYJTL is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court. We believe life skills gained through tennis, academics, healthy living, and character development are a catalyst for long-term achievement.
Position Summary:
NYJTL is seeking a full-time, in-person Social Worker to support afterschool programs at identified Bronx sites through a combination of direct student services, staff training, and intern supervision. This role includes providing emotional and behavioral support to students, facilitating SEL groups, coaching staff, and leading trauma-informed and restorative practices. The Social Worker will supervise Bronx-based social work interns and split their time between assigned school sites and NYJTL's Cary Leeds Center.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide short-term emotional and behavioral counseling to students during afterschool hours
Coach afterschool staff and Site Directors on trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, and SEL strategies
Supervise Bronx-based social work interns, including observations, feedback, and weekly reflective supervision
Support family engagement efforts and help develop culturally responsive tools and resources for sites
Coordinate with school-day staff and caregivers to ensure continuity of student support
Analyze SEL survey data and contribute to ongoing program evaluation
Lead and participate in cross-site trainings, group supervision, and learning communities
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the mission of NYJTL's afterschool and mental health programming
Qualifications:
A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
2-4 years of experience working with children and youth
1-2 years of experience supervising interns or coaching staff
Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning (SEL), and restorative practices
Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
Demonstrated cultural humility and experience working with diverse communities
Licensed Requirements:
New York State LMSW (or a willingness to receive within the first 6 months of employment)
SIFI Certification (or a willingness to receive within the first year of employment)
Preferred:
Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
Experience working in school-based or afterschool settings
Familiarity with NYC DOE/DOH afterschool programming
Location(s):
PS 075 X - School of Research and Discovery - 984 Faile Street, Bronx, NY
PS 345 X - LION Elementary - 730 Bryant Avenue, Bronx, NY
MS 273 X - Fredrick Douglass Academy - 2111 Crotona Ave, Bronx, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $55k - 65k
Schedule: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday-Friday
Work Location: In-Person (reporting to Bronx afterschool sites and Cary Leeds Center)
Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) Retirement Plan
Please click "Apply" below or visit our careers page at nyjtl.org to complete an application. Thank you!
NYJTL values the diversity of the people we hire and inspire. Diversity at our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We center equity in all our work and in our hiring practices
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Full-Time, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday
Auto-ApplyFull-Time Social Worker - Afterschool Program
New York, NY jobs
Job Description
Full-Time Social Worker (Afterschool Program - Bronx Locations)
About New York Junior Tennis & Learning
For over fifty years, New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) has honored its founder Arthur Ashe's legacy by celebrating the diversity of children, encouraging them to reach their highest potential through free tennis and academic programs. NYJTL is the largest provider of youth tennis and education programs in the nation, providing services in 100 unique sites across all five boroughs while reaching nearly 90,000 kids. In addition, NYJTL designed, funded (with NYC), built and operates the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning in the South Bronx. All NYJTL community tennis and after school programs are offered at no cost to its participants.
The mission of NYJTL is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court. We believe life skills gained through tennis, academics, healthy living, and character development are a catalyst for long-term achievement.
Position Summary:
NYJTL is seeking a full-time, in-person Social Worker to support afterschool programs at identified Bronx sites through a combination of direct student services, staff training, and intern supervision. This role includes providing emotional and behavioral support to students, facilitating SEL groups, coaching staff, and leading trauma-informed and restorative practices. The Social Worker will supervise Bronx-based social work interns and split their time between assigned school sites and NYJTL's Cary Leeds Center.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide short-term emotional and behavioral counseling to students during afterschool hours
Coach afterschool staff and Site Directors on trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, and SEL strategies
Supervise Bronx-based social work interns, including observations, feedback, and weekly reflective supervision
Support family engagement efforts and help develop culturally responsive tools and resources for sites
Coordinate with school-day staff and caregivers to ensure continuity of student support
Analyze SEL survey data and contribute to ongoing program evaluation
Lead and participate in cross-site trainings, group supervision, and learning communities
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the mission of NYJTL's afterschool and mental health programming
Qualifications:
A Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
2-4 years of experience working with children and youth
1-2 years of experience supervising interns or coaching staff
Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning (SEL), and restorative practices
Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
Demonstrated cultural humility and experience working with diverse communities
Licensed Requirements:
New York State LMSW (or a willingness to receive within the first 6 months of employment)
SIFI Certification (or a willingness to receive within the first year of employment)
Preferred:
Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
Experience working in school-based or afterschool settings
Familiarity with NYC DOE/DOH afterschool programming
Location(s):
PS 075 X - School of Research and Discovery - 984 Faile Street, Bronx, NY
PS 345 X - LION Elementary - 730 Bryant Avenue, Bronx, NY
MS 273 X - Fredrick Douglass Academy - 2111 Crotona Ave, Bronx, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $55k - 65k
Schedule: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday-Friday
Work Location: In-Person (reporting to Bronx afterschool sites and Cary Leeds Center)
Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) Retirement Plan
Please click "Apply" below or visit our careers page at nyjtl.org to complete an application. Thank you!
NYJTL values the diversity of the people we hire and inspire. Diversity at our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We center equity in all our work and in our hiring practices
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Full-Time, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday
Family Services Caseworker
Rochester, NY jobs
Title: Family Services Caseworker Classification: Full-Time (M-F 8:30a-5p, possible evening and weekend hours) Pay Rate: $16.00/hr Under the direct supervision of the Family Services Manager, the Family Services Caseworker is responsible for providing support to individuals and families.
Essential Job Duties
Accept referrals, conduct intake interviews/needs assessments, provide case management, follow-up and referrals.
Provide services as needed, including: eviction prevention/rental assistance, assistance with utilities, emergency assistance, and assistance with securing housing.
Develop service plans with clients, and ensure services and case notes are recorded within the required time period.
Participate in case reviews and attend meetings, conferences, trainings, seminars, etc., as designated.
Develop new and maintain ongoing working contacts and liaison with network resources in the community.
Other Job Duties
Access information systems, maintain statistics, and report information as required.
Assist with the operation of the food pantry, as needed.
Other job duties, as assigned.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Interact with staff and consumers of diverse cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with coworkers, supervisors, organizations, the general public, and offices of local government.
General knowledge of Monroe County Social Services, referring agencies, and mental health systems.
Knowledge of political and social issues impacting served population.
Ability to interpret community resources to clients and address specific needs of clients.
Effectively solve problems and respond in a crisis.
Keep accurate and concise case notes, and other paperwork related to the program.
Manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
Handle difficult and sensitive situations, using sound judgment while adhering to company policy and legal guidelines.
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Physical Elements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to physically perform stooping, kneeling, walking, lifting, grasping, pulling, standing, talking, hearing.
Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Must be able to travel as needed frequently getting in and out of a car both indoors and outdoors and may have exposure to various weather conditions.
Must be able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
Qualifications
Required
: High school diploma or the equivalent, and one (1) year of experience in family case management.
Must possess own transportation and a valid NYS driver's license.
The agencies are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic.
Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.