Social Worker - Brooklyn & Bronx Locations

S:US Is seeking a Social Workers for their male, DV and family shelters in Brooklyn and the Bronx.

Link to postings:

• Social Worker in Brooklyn, New York | Careers at Blake Avenue Men's Shelter
• Social Worker in Brooklyn, New York | Careers at Blake Ave
• Social Worker in Brooklyn, New York | Careers at Rose McCarthy

The Social Worker will be responsible for the overall delivery and coordination of services for homeless

clients. The Social Worker is responsible for interfacing with the New York City Department of

Homeless Services Staff, Shelter providers and relevant community‐based organizations to enhance

and ensure clients are in receipt of optimal care and service coordination; be responsible for the

completion of psychosocial assessments impacted by multiple systems. Assess clients’ needs and

facilitate appropriate linkages to community‐based services. Work within a crisis driven environment

with a knowledge base of substance abuse and addiction, domestic violence, trauma, and mental

health conditions.

• Current licensure ‐ LMSW or LMHC ( LIMITED PERMIT may be considered)
• Master’s in social work or equivalent
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development; emotional/behavioral health; mental health.
• parent‐child relationships family dynamics; and diagnostic classification
• Strong expertise in strengths‐based, solution‐focused, and family‐centered practice.
• Knowledge of guidelines, policies and regulations relating to child welfare, safety, permanency and
• well‐being.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‐disciplinary team, to assist individuals of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Bilingual candidates preferred but not required