Social Worker - Chestnut/Aurora

Position Summary

The Social Worker is responsible for providing trauma-informed, evidence-based clinical and supportive services to women and families residing in a permanent supportive housing program. Participants include individuals and families impacted by serious mental illness (SMI), substance use disorders (SUD), histories of justice involvement/reentry, physical disabilities, and other complex needs.

Competencies/ Skills

• Trauma-Informed Practice
• Clinical Assessment & Intervention
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Cultural Humility & Responsiveness
• Crisis Management
• Ethics & Professional Judgment
• Communication

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group interventions utilizing evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral approaches, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized service and treatment plans in collaboration with participants and the multidisciplinary team.
• Work closely with case managers to identify and support participants with higher acuity needs, providing clinical guidance and direct interventions as appropriate.
• Facilitate referrals and connections to external providers for mental health, medical, legal, vocational, and community-based services.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning as needed.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with agency policies and funder requirements.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Support program initiatives aimed at enhancing participant engagement, housing stability, and family well-being.
• Provide in-home and in-office supports. Conduct visits home visits as needed.
• Provide clinical supervision or mentorship to social work interns as assigned.
• Other tasks as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with populations with SMI, SUD, homelessness, reentry, or related challenges.
• Knowledge of permanent supportive housing, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented practices preferred.
• Experience working with families and women with complex needs is strongly desired.
• Proficiency with electronic health record or case management systems.
• Must be able to walk distances of .25 miles, walk over uneven ground, and climb a minimum of 3 flights of stairs.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• New York State LMSW or LCSW licensure strongly preferred.

Additional Schedule Details

Based in a congregate or scattered site permanent supportive housing program setting. Combination of office-based work, participant home visits, and community outreach. May require evening or weekend hours depending on participant needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits
• 403B Matching
• Supplemental Insurance at your discretion
• Access to discounted entertainment benefits