Social Worker Job at THE JEWISH BOARD in New York

Overview

The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We serve people of all ages and backgrounds and are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams.

LOCATION: 19 Duryea Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11226, US

Purpose

The Jewish Board’s Adult Residential Division supports adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non-judgmental, harm-reduction approach, staff model and guide residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals, develop independent living skills, and live in a healthy and secure manner. Our work is guided by the principles of stable housing, a culturally competent and anti-racist lens, and respect for each individual’s journey.

Position Overview

The Social Worker is responsible for providing clinical intervention within the program, delivering culturally competent and sensitive services. As part of a therapeutic team, the social worker collaborates with the division’s medical, psychiatric, and psychology staff to ensure appropriate treatment interventions for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of residents and provide services within program regulations and the agency mission.
• Complete intake assessments, overall client assessments, and risk assessments.
• Evaluate clients’ functioning and support them in meeting individual goals.
• Perform person-centered, collaborative service planning; ensure service plans are completed and signed according to regulatory guidelines.
• Interpret and explain agency policies and procedures to residents.
• Develop safety plans; provide individual and family counseling.
• Make referrals and coordinate services (medical, mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment).
• Advocate on behalf of residents with other service providers.
• Link residents to community-based programs and collaborate with other service providers.
• May run groups under supervision.
• Participate in audit preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Team Process

• Participate in weekly case conferences, intake, assessment, discharge, and follow-up conferences.
• Attend regular staff meetings and trainings; travel to offsite meetings as needed.
• Participate in planning and execution of special and holiday events.

Documentation

• File incident reports as appropriate.
• Document all resident interactions timely, including progress notes.
• Facilitate monthly roommate meetings when appropriate.

Competencies

• Excellent engagement and assessment skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail; ability to work independently and as part of a team

Educational / Training Required

• Master’s degree in Social Work; LMSW or LCSW certification preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Human Services preferred
• Willingness to work with individuals with experiences of mental illness and substance use

Computer Skills

• Familiarity with Windows environment; ability to learn new systems

Visual and Manual Dexterity

Ability to read data and documents (including spreadsheets and EHRs) and input data into relevant systems.

Work Environment / Physical Effort

Travel in the community may be required.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.Employees needing assistance should contact human resources.

The Jewish Board is committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams and encourages candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply.