Job Description
Job Description
BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 65 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in persistent and assertive community outreach and engagement on the streets and subways as part of a
- multidisciplinary team
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, psychosocial assessments and, when appropriate, psychiatric evaluations, to determine the medical, psychiatric, housing and other social needs in the community
- Provide short term therapeutic counseling and support to participants pre and post housing
- Supervise case managers and peers on the SOS team
- Build rapport with chronically homeless individuals; develop goals and service plans that help them improve their daily living skills
- Support clients in accessing mental health services, medical care, substance treatment, vital documents, benefits, legal/immigration services, and permanent housing
- Document all interactions with or on behalf of clients; monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals
- Maintain familiarity with treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs available in the community
- Coordinate client care with other service providers; attend regular case conferences with clients and other service providers, as required
- Attend regular supervision sessions with clinical supervisor
- Drive agency vehicle to and from client locations and appointments
- Perform additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or higher in social work, mental health counseling, nursing, or psychology; relevant licensure is required within 6 months of hire; Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors also welcome to apply
- Candidate must have a valid driver’s license which has been held for at least 1 year; in the last 3 years, candidate must have obtained no more than 3 license violation points
- Prior experience working with homeless and/or precariously housed populations preferred, but not required
- Ability to engage and build rapport with populations with high support needs
- Knowledge of counseling principles and methods for mental illness and substance use disorders
- Knowledge of techniques for identifying, assessing, and preventing potentially violent behavior, including crisis management and de-escalation techniques
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented and resourceful with strong time management and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology
- Bilingual/multilingual preferred, but not required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time
- Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents
- Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation
- Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement
- weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work
BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact HR Benefits.
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