Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60K - $64K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Social Worker will develop services using the Harm Reduction model of care which emphasizes tenant’s choice in the delivery of services in which sobriety as well as tenant’s engagement in services is supported but not required in providing overall trauma sensitive case management services, including assessing and treatment planning linkages and referrals to services

Major Duties

  • Conduct complete bio-psycho-social assessment that includes areas of substance use, health, mental health, relationship abuse, social services, family, schooling and work.
  • With appropriate written consents liaison with tenant’s treatment providers in coordinating services
  • Complete individualize service plans with clearly stated goals and outcomes designed to support tenants in maintaining housing
  • In consultation with tenants, provide case management services on daily living skills, crisis intervention, financial management skills, substance use, mental health, public benefits and entitlements advocacy.
  • Help in establishing household and any other services in support of the tenant’s housing stability
  • Provide individual and group therapy to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
  • Performs all related duties, as assigned, or unrelated duties, as assigned.
  • SCHEDULE: Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM; Tues/Thurs 10:00AM-6:00PM
  • RATE: $60,000 - $64,000 / year dependent on experience
  • LOCATION: Bronx, NY 10456

We Offer Excellent Benefits Including

  • Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Discounted Commuter benefits
  • Life insurance & Long term disability
  • Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program

Training and Other Additional Voluntary Benefits

  • To join our diverse team, please include salary requirements with your resume/application submission.
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  • EEO Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vet

Requirements

QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

MSW, MHC, MPA, MPH, MA in Psychology or MS in Human Services required. Must have experience in therapeutic intervention, an understanding in utilizing community resources and working with individuals that have been homeless and identified of having a history of substance use.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker provides trauma-sensitive case management and therapeutic interventions using a Harm Reduction model to support tenant housing stability. Responsibilities include conducting bio-psycho-social assessments, creating individualized service plans, and coordinating with treatment providers.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual Therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at Lower Eastside Service Center a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Social Work — ranked against 6,472 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% 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 ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.8
Among the best 10% of Social Work listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,472 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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.

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About Lower Eastside Service Center

Non-profit Organizations
New York, New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

4 Weeks Vacation
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Discounted Commuter Benefits
Life Insurance & Long Term Disability
Federal Student Loan Repayment Program Eligible
Training and Additional Voluntary Benefits