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About the Role

The Social Worker assesses the mental and emotional functioning of residents, administers services for necessary treatment, and provides clinical supervision to Case Managers. This role involves direct treatment services and issuing referrals as needed.

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, and provide therapeutic support.
• Provide clinical supervision to Case Managers.
• Conduct clinical case conferences with clients in collaboration with internal staff and external providers.
• Participate in clinical caseload conferences and staff meetings.
• Provide crisis intervention, including on-call duties.
• Coordinate mental health referrals.
• Attend trainings and consortium meetings to discuss service delivery issues.
• Evaluate mental health status for residents upon admission by completing comprehensive evaluations.
• Coordinate mental health/psychiatric care and referrals.
• Develop a resource network of social services providers.
• Develop and facilitate group meetings.
• Monitor resident records for compliance and best practices.
• Function independently during facility coverage, including appropriate action in crisis situations.
• Regularly assess the safety and well-being of all clients.
• Participate in weekly individual and group supervision with the Social Work Supervisor.
• Participate in training seminars 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.

Requirements

• Three years of experience working with the homeless population.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with or knowledge of homeless families, 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.
• Clinical experience, including the ability to make psychosocial assessments and develop and implement individual living plans.

Skills

• Psychosocial assessments
• Developing and implementing individual living plans
• Crisis intervention
• Clinical supervision

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3 years of experience

Education Level

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university

Salary/Compensations

• $72,000

About the Company

• Founded in 1980, Urban Resource Institute (URI) is the nation’s largest provider of domestic violence shelter and support services and a leading provider of housing and services for families experiencing homelessness.
• URI provides safe housing for nearly 4,000 individuals and their pets every night across 24 shelters in New York City and serves more than 40,000 people annually.
• URI’s work is grounded in survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.
• URI delivers a robust continuum of Justice Initiatives, including economic empowerment, legal education and advocacy, prevention and youth programming, and abusive partner intervention.
• URI also develops permanent affordable and supportive housing, advancing long-term pathways to safety, healing, and stability for families and communities.

Equal Opportunity

• URI is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment.
• URI actively seeks a diverse candidate pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
• URI offers 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.