Social Worker
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc. as a Social Worker – Homelessness Services in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct initial assessment for newly admitted clients within 72 hours of admission.
- Complete Assessment Summary and make determination on type of intervention needed.
- Maintain service documentation to include client progress notes, observations and interactions about clients and incident reporting when necessary.
- Provide on-call crisis intervention support.
Requirements
- Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Social Work with the expectation that LMSW is acquired within 12 months of hire or a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling with License (LMHC).
- Knowledge of emotional/behavioral health and mental health, diagnostic classifications.
- Requires a reasonable combination of skills in the following areas: strength based, solution focused and person-centered practice; experience working with diverse client populations.
- Social Worker Principal Responsibilities: Manage a caseload.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Volunteers of America - Greater New York, Inc. in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Social Worker position at Volunteers of America - Greater New York includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Volunteers of America - Greater New York is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Brooklyn, New York.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Caseload Management, Client Assessment, Service Plan Development, Intervention, Documentation, Crisis Intervention, Service Coordination, Vocational Services. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will manage a caseload, conducting thorough initial assessments for new clients within 72 hours to determine intervention needs and develop service plans focused on achievable tasks leading to permanent housing. Responsibilities also include maintaining detailed service documentati...
Benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Prescription Coverage, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Birthday Holiday. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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