TIL- Social Worker III

About the role

Under the supervision of the Lead Social Worker, the social worker will be responsible for conducting intakes, mental health assessments, screenings, Individual Service Plans (ISP), case management and therapeutic services to program participants who access the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) programs. The social worker is accountable for overseeing and implementing care and resources to meet the physical, emotional, educational, and social needs of the residents within the program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality counseling, case management and support is provided to all active participants.
• Provide weekly documented case notes for sessions held.
• Review treatment and Individual Service Plans (ISP) to ensure they meet the needs of the youth.
• Complete paperwork for youth in a timely fashion, including intakes, case notes, Bio Psycho Social assessments, and referral material.
• Provide clinical counseling for youth displaying a need for more intense counseling or assessed mental health needs on an as‑needed basis.
• Complete all necessary housing applications for participants as they transition from RHY programs.
• Participate in weekly huddle and Personal Development meetings (PDMs) with program managers and participants.
• Facilitate or co‑facilitate workshops/groups on a weekly basis.
• Enter data accurately and timely in PTS and other designated systems.
• Liaise with existing service providers that support youth.
• Track services and referrals for monthly and quarterly reports.
• Conduct outreach and presentations to recruit youth to the Drop‑In Centers or TIL programs.
• Perform all other relevant duties as delegated.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required.
• LMSW or LCSW licensing preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in‑person in New York City (NYC).
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites if required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary structure.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO policy (11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid vacation, and paid personal days).
• Remote / flexible work options.

Schedule

This position is in a 24/7 program. Evening and weekend hours may be required.