Client Care Coordinator (Social Worker) (Lighthouse)

Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION / PURPOSE :

The Client Care Coordinator is responsible for the overall delivery and coordination of mental health and related services for homeless individuals. The Client Care Coordinator will enhance existing services to include a thorough assessment of clients’ long-term goals at intake, and collaborate with the case management staff to set achievable goals while establishing linkages within the community to ensure the client’s successful progress towards independent living. This individual will work with clients at our Lighthouse location in Long Island City, NY.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must be a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of New York upon hire or obtain licensure within three (3) months of hire, and have a master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work
• At least one year of experience in social services, counseling, crisis intervention, family services, preventive services, housing services, or homeless services is strongly preferred
• Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultures and ethnicities
• Expertise in strengths-based, solution-focused, and family-centered practice
• Experience facilitating groups for adults
• Proficiency in Spanish and / or French a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and computer literacy in Microsoft-Office are required

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EEO Statement – Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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