Clinical Social Worker - Child and Family Support Services CFTSS (61123)

Social Worker 8.2 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60K - $61K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: 184 Eldridge Street - New York, NY 10002
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $61,000.00 Salary/yearUniversity Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation. Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.

Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed, healing-centered and culturally competent assessments, individual and family therapy, counseling, psychoeducation and advocacy for a caseload of at-risk children and families Provide community-based services with locations including at school, home, after-school programming, and/or at a community location Support program in conducting intensive and creative outreach and family engagement to communities, children/youth, and families in under-served areas Develop individualized treatment plans and facilitate service delivery within the context of the child/youth/families self-identified needs, goals and ethnic, religious and cultural identities as well as identifying other needed service components Coordinate and collaborate on treatment plans and program implementation with service providers and community partners Become fully knowledgeable of the mental health resources and youth department strengths/needs in service areas Maintain complete case management records, data collection, and documentation in the programs Electronic Health Record systems according to Medicaid and funding requirements Support with facilitating workshops and presentations in the community Provide case management, crisis intervention, prevention and resolution as needed to further goals Become trained and well-versed in the programs Electronic Health Records, TREAT and Salesforce Participate in team meetings, individual/group supervisions, and case conferences Opportunity to provide clinical and task SIFI Supervision to MSW students and staff who provide home and community-based treatment to children and families through New York State Medicaid Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) Other duties as assigned by Clinical Supervisor and/or Program Director.

Qualifications

LMSW or LCSW At least 2 years of relevant experience working directly with diverse populations of children, families and/or adults SIFI a plus A mover and a shaker with a growth mindset; ability to multi-task a multi-faceted workload with positive energy, an innovative spirit and creative problem solving Firm understanding of racial inequity, strength-based and family-driven work, child and youth development, attachment, trauma, and family dynamics Demonstrated ability to work with and engage hard-to-reach populations as well as families, youth and young adults impacted by trauma, racial inequity, poverty, complex stressors, violence, mental health, etc. Experience providing clinical community and home-based services from an antiracist and trauma-informed approach Ability to navigate and support families and staff effectively through crises Excellent verbal, written and technology skills are required Strong organization and time management skills Proven track record of effectively working autonomously and in a fast-paced environment Comfortable with telehealth as well as traveling to and working in families homes, communities, and schools in Manhattan and Brooklyn; experience providing home-based services a plus Bilingual skills in English/Spanish, English/Cantonese or English/Mandarin a plus Work

  • Schedule: Full time

Monday - Friday, Flexible schedule, late afternoon and early evening schedule required, 35 hours per week We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team that will contribute to our organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed clinical assessments, therapy, and advocacy for at-risk children and families within community-based settings. Manage caseloads through individualized treatment plans, crisis intervention, and coordination with community partners using EHR systems.

Requirements

Requires an LMSW or LCSW license and at least 2 years of experience working with diverse populations of children and families. Candidates should have a strong understanding of racial inequity, trauma-informed approaches, and the ability to work autonomously in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Trauma-Informed CareClinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningCulturally Competent Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Social Worker - Child and Family Support Services CFTSS (61123) at UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT SOCIETY OF NEW YORK a 8.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Social Work — ranked against 6,543 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$61k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • No weekends
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About University Settlement Society of New YORK

Non-profit Organizations
New York, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
SIFI supervision opportunity

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k≈ 14.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo≈ 83% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.