Social Worker - Magnolia Gardens

Organization Overview

Founded in 1980, Urban Resource Institute (URI) is the nation’s largest provider of domestic violence shelter services and a leader in supporting homeless families.

Operating 24 shelters across New York City, URI provides 3,700 beds nightly in purpose-built shelters that offer trauma-informed services including counseling, childcare, case management, and more.

URI’s Justice Initiatives extend support beyond shelter, offering programs in economic empowerment, legal advocacy, youth prevention, and abusive partner intervention. URI also develops permanent affordable housing as part of its long-term commitment to safety, stability, and healing.

Position Overview

The Social Worker assesses mental and emotional functioning of residents and administers services for necessary treatment. She/he provides clinical supervision to the Case Managers, through case analysis, service planning and supervisory process. Provides direct treatment services and issues referrals on an as needed basis.

Salary: $70,000

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate existing, new and prospective clients/families referred by NYC Department of Homeless Services.
• Develop individual living plans (ILPs) for families including all adults and children in the family composition and provides therapeutic support as needed.
• Responsible for the clinical supervision of Case Managers.
• Conduct clinical case conferences with clients in collaboration with internal staff and external providers for compliance with individual living plan goals and to address unmet needs.
• Participate in clinical caseload conferences and staff meetings.
• Responsible for crisis intervention including on-call via agency phone as needed.
• Attend trainings and consortium meetings, e. g. with DHS and others to discuss issues pertaining to service delivery.
• Evaluate mental health status for residents on admission by completing comprehensive evaluation (CFEs).
• Coordinate mental health/psychiatric care and referral.
• Develop a resource of network social services providers.
• Develop and facilitate group meetings.
• Monitor resident records for compliance and best practices.
• Function independently in times of facility coverage including responsibility for appropriate action in crisis situations per agency procedures.
• Regularly assess the safety and well-being of all clients.
• Participate in weekly individual and group supervision with Social Work Supervisor.
• Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop clinical skills.
• Assist with reports and program evaluation.
• Review progress notes and service plans.
• Monitor client compliance.
• Develop strategies for engaging individuals with trauma histories.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor.

Specifications for Education/Certifications/Licenses

• Master’s degree in social work required.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bi-lingual, Mandarin or Spanish preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with homeless population.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homelessness within disenfranchised communities including individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
• Familiarity with DHS regulations and DHS Cares Reporting.
• Must have excellent communication skills, the ability to write and record case documentation, and skills in group counseling.
• Clinical experience to include the ability to make psychosocial assessments and develop and implement individual living plans.
• Work in collaboration with other departments, agencies, systems and institutions to maximize scarce resources.
• Must be computer-literate and must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work a varied schedule.

Specifications for Physical Requirements

• Will be required to read printed and handwritten materials.
• Will be required to use computer mouse and keyboard.
• Will be required to read information on computer screen.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to enter information in digital forms and spreadsheets.
• May require occasional work outside established working hours, including evenings and weekends.

At URI we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. We actively seek a diverse candidate pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

At URI we offer equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.