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About the Role
Educational Alliance seeks a full-time Social Worker to provide social work services and support to individuals and communities in need, assisting them in managing various daily challenges. The role involves working with clients facing issues such as neglect, abuse, domestic violence, mental health concerns, and parental substance abuse.
Responsibilities
- Investigate suspected allegations of abuse and neglect, ensuring client safety and well-being.
- Assess and evaluate the needs of individuals and families to determine appropriate social work interventions based on social and economic obstacles.
- Develop and implement care plans for clients' physical, emotional, and social well-being, subject to review.
- Create comprehensive case files, court reports adhering to legal standards, and relevant reports/referrals within deadlines.
- Accurately enter data online based on client interactions, assessments, and progress.
- Provide counseling and support to individuals, families, and groups facing difficult situations.
- Collaborate with other professionals (psychologists, healthcare providers, educators) to coordinate services.
- Advocate for clients' rights and access to resources like social services, healthcare, and education.
- Monitor and evaluate intervention effectiveness, adjusting strategies as needed.
- Stay updated on social work best practices, research, and legal/ethical guidelines.
Requirements
- NYS LMSW required.
- 1-3 years of experience in a similar role.
- Understanding of interviewing principles and techniques for gathering facts from reluctant individuals.
- Knowledge of human behavior dynamics, including individuals and families with diverse challenges.
- Awareness of various treatment modalities for complex social, psychological, and economic challenges.
- Analytical and stress management skills.
- Adaptability to changing needs and demands.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.
Skills
- Interviewing
- Human behavior dynamics
- Treatment modalities
- Analytical skills
- Stress management
- Communication skills
- MS Office
Location
- Lower Manhattan
- East Village
- Lower East Side
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- NYS LMSW
Benefits
- Generous PTO Policy
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Pension Plan
- 403b Retirement Plans
- Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks, etc.
- Free Gym Membership to our MCC Fitness & 14th Street Y Gym
- Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Reward
About the Company
- Educational Alliance partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering high-quality, multi-generational programs and services to enhance well-being and socioeconomic opportunities.
- It is a Jewish organization providing services to all New Yorkers through community centers on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and East Village.
- Offers best-in-class programming across multiple sites, focusing on education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement.
- The Community Schools & Youth Development (CSYD) program delivers youth development services integrated into school day, after school, and summer enrichment.
- CSYD collaborates with NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD), NYC Office of Community Schools (OCS), The Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), and local school communities.
Equal Opportunity
- Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.