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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 offers direct treatment services and issues 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.
- Perform crisis intervention, including on-call duties.
- Attend trainings and consortium meetings to discuss service delivery issues.
- Evaluate mental health status for residents upon admission by completing comprehensive evaluations (CFEs).
- 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 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 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
- Bi-lingual in Mandarin or Spanish preferred.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with the homeless population.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with or knowledge of homelessness within disenfranchised communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals, the elderly, and individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
- Familiarity with DHS regulations and DHS Cares Reporting.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to write and record case documentation.
- Skills in group counseling.
- Clinical experience including the ability to make psychosocial assessments and develop and implement individual living plans.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other departments, agencies, systems, and institutions.
- Computer-literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work a varied schedule.
- Required to read printed and handwritten materials.
- Required to use computer mouse and keyboard.
- 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.
Skills
- Clinical supervision
- Case analysis
- Service planning
- Supervisory process
- Direct treatment services
- Referral issuance
- Psychosocial assessments
- Individual living plan development
- Crisis intervention
- Group facilitation
- Communication skills
- Case documentation
- Group counseling
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office applications
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3 years of experience working with homeless population
Education Level
- Master’s degree in social work
Salary/Compensations
- $72,000
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.