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About the Role

The Social Worker will provide comprehensive case management services, including mental health support, career counseling, personal guidance, life skills development, and referrals, to at-risk individuals aged 18-40 in a vocational training program. The role involves working in individual and group settings to help clients overcome personal and professional barriers, under the supervision of the CRED Program Director.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake interviews to understand each client’s individual needs, strengths, and goals.
Collect all required program documentation from clients, including enrollment, outcome, and follow-up paperwork.
Work with clients to develop an Individual Service Strategy (ISS) that reflects SMART short-and-long-term goals.
Provide case management services including regular check-ins to assess progress towards personal and professional goals.
Provide individual and group counseling, including mental health, behavior management, and mediation services.
Work collaboratively with other CRED staff members to conduct case planning and draft case notes according to DYCD requirements.
Refer clients in need of greater support to community based social service providers.
Maintain positive working relationships with social services agencies and other community partners to enrich programming, internship, and employment opportunities.
Assist other CRED staff members with conducting follow-up services, including obtaining compliance documentation from former clients.
Collect, maintain, and audit client files for completion and accuracy in accordance with DYCD and UAU policies.
Participate in team meetings, conferences, professional development trainings, and other program-related events and activities.
Work collaboratively with other CRED staff members to ensure the program meets all DYCD goals, deliverables, and deadlines.
Assist with other departmental duties and projects as needed.

Requirements

Master's degree required.
Must possess either a valid LMSW, LMHC or LCSW.
3+ years of relevant supervisory experience required.
2+ years of experience with mental health counseling required.
Strong problem solving, verbal and written communication skills.
Experience using Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint and the G-Suite platforms.
Ability to stay organized while managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently, including meeting deadlines, while contributing to a collaborative team effort.
Able to effectively deliver instruction to elevate client’s transferable skills, academic proficiency, and socioemotional capacity.
Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes.
Demonstrates understanding and value of individuals different capacities, cultures, and abilities.
Respect for diverse racial, socio-economic, ethnic, academic, religious, and cultural backgrounds and identities.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time.
May include working prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Ability to observe details at close range.
Ability to lift 30-50 lbs as needed.
May include travel to a variety of locations, based on programming needs.

Skills

Mental health support
Career counseling
Personal guidance and development
Life skills
Referrals
Case management
Individual and group counseling
Behavior management
Mediation services
Problem solving
Verbal communication
Written communication
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
G-Suite platforms
Organization
Time management
Collaboration
Instruction delivery
Teamwork

Location

Workforce Edgewater Office - Staten Island, NY 10305

Work Type

IN PERSON
Full-Time

Experience Level

3+ years of relevant supervisory experience
2+ years of experience with mental health counseling

Education Level

Master's degree
LMSW
LMHC
LCSW

Salary/Compensations

$60,000.00 - $62,000.00

About the Company

United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to Inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages.
UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities.
UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future.