Social Worker | Post-Secondary Pathways Program

Position Title

Social Worker

Department

Post Secondary Pathways

Site/Location

Multisite

Full Time / Part-Time

Salary Range

$70,000 - $75,000

Reports To

Program Director, Post Secondary Pathways

MISSION STATEMENT

East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their community. ESH’s Adult & Workforce Programs align with our mission by providing high quality programs and services within community centers and school partnerships.

Reporting to the Program Director, the Social Worker is integral to East Side House’s strategy to organize resources and share leadership to integrate social services into the fabric of the programs and communities we serve. As a member of Adult and Workforce Development team, Social Workers serve as the primary leaders of wrap-around services for program participants and families, design and implement (proactive and preventive) social work programs to promote social and emotional health, respond to day-to-day participant issues and unanticipated crises and their most immediate needs. This position’s direct reports include two case workers and interacts with participants from the Expectant Families and Jobs Plus programs. With a focus on mental health, the Social Worker provides assessments, treatment planning/referrals, crisis intervention and overall coordination of care – improving mental well-being, strengthening relationships and promoting life skills to assist participants with overcoming barriers preventing goal attainment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Social Worker, will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Complete initial needs assessment with participant/family.
• Build relationships with participating clients through consistent individual/group counseling sessions or mediations.
• Develop plan for interventions and will include, but not be limited to, gathering information from program leaders, staff, and members.
• Use validated tools to screen consenting members for mental health symptoms and re-screen members at appropriate intervals (which will vary, based on population needs and the interventions selected) to identify changes in symptoms and adjust clinical services.
• For psychoeducation, facilitate one-on-one sessions and/or group sessions, based on the evidence-based intervention selected.
• Provide on-site clinical counseling services for participants. On-site services would be delivered in a manner that ensures privacy and confidentiality for those receiving services.
• Provide community referrals for participants and family as needed. Follow up on referrals to determine outcomes and help resolve barriers. Provide linkage between participant/family and community resource.
• Provide clinical counseling and connections to additional treatment as needed.
• Make recommendations related to methods to promote engagement to increase program participation.
• Ability to maintain a HIPAA compliant professional work environment.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with residents and their families and aids when needed.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and recommends improvements and more efficient ways of operating the department.
• Serve as an internal liaison to link participants and families offered throughout ESH’s programs (i.e., childcare, after school, community and school-based programs, workforce, post-secondary, etc.)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, the Social Worker must be able to fulfill all the elements of the job description to the highest standard and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy and collaborative work environment. Additional qualifications include:

• Commitment to demonstrating ESH’s organizational values of Excellence, Integrity, Compassion, Empathy, and Community
• SIFI Certification strongly preferred with at least one year’s experience supervising social work interns
• Knowledge of the network of social services available to parents and families in New York
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education / Experience

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC); and
• At least three (3) years of successful and relevant supervisory experience and direct experience in mental health counseling, e.g. trauma-informed care

Competencies

• Experience working with community served by East Side House Settlement
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively with staff members
• Diverse cultural competence required
• Interest in and comfort with working with data informed practice
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word and Excel, email correspondence, and database management a requisite

Clearance

Employees must be clear to work at ESH. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is responsible for supervising and managing the performance of all designated employees assigned to the position within the department.

Physical Demands

This role may involve occasional lifting or moving of items up to 25 pounds and routine use of standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected Work Schedule

The work schedule expected for this position is: 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday - Friday, as aligned to the needs of the program/ service. The schedule may be adjusted based on ESH’s operational need and funder requirementss, with notice provided whenever possible.

EEO Statement

East Side House (ESH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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