Social Worker - 4673

Job Description

Job Description

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 62 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in persistent and assertive community outreach and engagement on the streets and subways as part of a
• multidisciplinary team
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, psychosocial assessments and, when appropriate, psychiatric evaluations, to determine the medical, psychiatric, housing and other social needs in the community
• Provide short term therapeutic counseling and support to participants pre and post housing
• Supervise case managers and peers on the SOS team
• Build rapport with chronically homeless individuals; develop goals and service plans that help them improve their daily living skills
• Support clients in accessing mental health services, medical care, substance treatment, vital documents, benefits, legal / immigration services, and permanent housing
• Document all interactions with or on behalf of clients; monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals
• Maintain familiarity with treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs available in the community
• Coordinate client care with other service providers; attend regular case conferences with clients and other service providers, as required
• Attend regular supervision sessions with clinical supervisor
• Drive agency vehicle to and from client locations and appointments
• Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact HR Benefits.