Social Worker

About the role

Support individuals impacted by substance use disorders in securing and maintaining meaningful employment. This role emphasizes trauma-informed care, group facilitation, outreach, and partnership development to address substance use challenges and promote long-term recovery and economic stability. The Social Worker will work closely with clients and community partners across Nassau County’s human services sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one counseling and case management to individuals in recovery, with a focus on employment readiness, job placement, and long-term retention.
• Facilitate weekly trauma-informed support groups for participants who may be struggling with substance use, mental health challenges, or life stressors.
• Work with the WIN team and clients' Case Managers from the referring agency to create a relapse prevention plan and support client recovery.
• Attend team meetings and collaborate with staff members to ensure client needs are met.
• Keep a record of concise case notes on each service conducted and provided.
• Support CRPA in promoting self-advocacy.
• Conduct psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions on topics such as job readiness, workplace skills, relapse prevention, coping strategies, and life skills.
• Conduct presentations at partner agencies and community-based organizations.
• Develop individualized service plans addressing barriers to employment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Monitor client progress and provide ongoing support.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and data entry in accordance with agency, funder, and regulatory requirements.
• Attend and participate in meetings, staff development sessions, and in-service training as assigned.
• Maintain and execute documentation and workflow through computer-based programs and technology that draws on basic software/computer skill set.
• Perform other duties consistent with the role of a professional social worker within a workforce development and recovery-oriented setting.

Requirements

• MSW required with at least 3 years related work experience in human services.
• Some prior professional experience working within a community-based organization or the government sector, directly serving an under-resourced population required.
• Experience working in employment services or in a social service-related field preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and to travel to various locations in Nassau County to carry out assigned duties.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Basic computer software literacy and computer usage experience.
• Must have a car and valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance benefits
• 401k plan with match
• 35+ paid days off each year
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

$75,000 - $80,000