Social Worker

Social Worker (PACE)

Job Description

Lead with Good Purpose

Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay employed, and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. If you’re passionate about working with diverse populations and believe in the power and potential of people, we want to hear from you!

We’re on the hunt for our next Social Worker. This individual is responsible for providing assessment, supportive counseling, case management and support services referrals to our clients. As someone who guides with patience and empathy, this individual is the ultimate servant leader and driver of change with our clients.

The Awesome Things You’ll Do

• Provide client centered social work services to a diverse population
• Performs initial intake and assessment to develop service plans and goals.
• Able to engage and build rapport quickly with clients 
• Develop a portfolio of community resources and partnerships to ensure all support services needs are addressed
• Provide coordinated case management and planning
• Maintains client documentation and files adhering to ethical, legal and confidentiality standards
• Collaborate with clients utilizing evidence-based practices
• Monitors planned actions by periodic follow-up 

Our Must Haves

• Master's in social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• LMSW
• 2-5 years’ related experience 
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Experience working with diverse populations to navigate a range of systems
• Crisis intervention and assessment skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to a strength-based person-centered approach

What We Offer

• Proposed hiring at $70,000
• Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
• Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
• Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
• Retirement matching programs and contributions
• Transit and commuter benefits

You bring the Good in Goodwill

We believe in creating space for everyone to do their best work and have individual and collective impact. We believe in challenging the status quo and setting ambitious goals in the name of doing more good. We believe that being your best self and helping others do the same is how we bring our mission alive. Even if you don’t think you meet all the qualifications listed for the job, we would love to hear from you!

If you need assistance with your application, please reach out to humanresources@goodwillny.org

• Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
• Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
• Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
• Retirement matching programs and contributions
• Transit and commuter benefits

English & Spanish Preferred - Fluent