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About the Role
The Reentry & Behavioral Support Social Worker (LMSW) provides trauma-informed, participant-centered counseling and support services through the YMCA of Yonkers Reentry & Healing Hub. This role is critical in helping justice-involved adults address barriers to community reintegration, strengthen coping skills, and achieve stability. The position supports the implementation of an evidence-based service model integrating Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI), counseling, assessments, case management, and referrals. As a founding team member, this role will help establish program procedures and contribute to the YMCA's mission of reducing recidivism and promoting personal development.
Responsibilities
- Conduct participant interviews, psychosocial assessments, and screenings to identify challenges, strengths, and needs.
- Administer risk and needs assessment tools as required.
- Collaborate with participants and staff to develop Individualized Service Plans (ISPs).
- Review participant progress and adjust service plans as needed.
- Identify and coordinate referrals for specialized behavioral health services.
- Provide individual, trauma-informed supportive counseling.
- Facilitate individual and group Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI).
- Support the delivery of required CBI services according to program expectations.
- Facilitate group discussions on reentry challenges, conflict resolution, and personal responsibility.
- Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to LMSW scope-of-practice.
- Coordinate referrals for psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation, or substance use treatment.
- Provide ongoing support to help participants address barriers to program participation.
- Collaborate with Academic & Career Counselors to connect participants with educational and employment opportunities.
- Coordinate with the Peer Support & Intake Specialist to promote participant engagement and retention.
- Participate in case conferences and team meetings.
- Support participants in accessing community resources.
- Promote participant self-determination and strengths-based approaches.
- Assist in developing and implementing participant assessment procedures, counseling protocols, and case management standards.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential participant records.
- Document service delivery and participant outcomes according to YMCA policies and DCJS requirements.
- Support achievement of approved program measures and outcomes.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and staff training.
- Complete required DCJS training and maintain knowledge of best practices.
- Build collaborative relationships with community organizations and referral resources.
- Coordinate participant support with partner organizations.
- Participate in community meetings and professional development.
- Identify emerging participant needs and service gaps.
- Follow YMCA policies, professional boundaries, and ethical standards.
- Participate in staff meetings and required training.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
- Current, valid New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license.
- Minimum two years of relevant professional experience in social work, community-based services, behavioral support, case management, or related human services preferred.
- Experience working with justice-involved adults, individuals affected by trauma, or populations experiencing significant barriers preferred.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, supportive counseling, motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions, and strengths-based case management preferred.
- Experience facilitating structured groups, conducting psychosocial assessments, and developing individualized service plans preferred.
- Familiarity with criminal justice systems, reentry programs, or alternatives-to-incarceration initiatives strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal communication, professional judgment, documentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, establish professional boundaries, and work effectively with diverse backgrounds.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic case management or reporting systems.
- Ability to maintain professional licensure and complete all required program training.
Skills
- Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Practice
- Participant-Centered Counseling and Engagement
- Cognitive Behavioral Interventions and Group Facilitation
- Assessment, Case Management and Individualized Service Planning
- Professional Ethics, Confidentiality and Boundaries
- Documentation, Data Quality and Accountability
- Collaboration, Communication and Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Electronic case management systems proficiency
Location
- YMCA - Yonkers, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Minimum two years of relevant professional experience preferred
Education Level
- 4 Year Degree
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
Salary/Compensations
- $66300.00 - $70000.00Salary/year
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement benefits
- Professional development opportunities
About the Company
- The YMCA of Yonkers is dedicated to reducing recidivism, strengthening community safety, promoting personal development, and expanding opportunities for justice-involved individuals to build stable and productive lives.
- At the Y, our work is rooted in three key areas: Achievement, Relationships, and Belonging.
- Achievement: Helping adults develop coping strategies, strengthen decision-making skills, overcome barriers, and make meaningful progress toward personal and reentry goals.
- Relationships: Building trusting, supportive connections with participants, families, colleagues, and community partners that promote accountability and long-term stability.
- Belonging: Creating a safe, respectful, culturally responsive, and welcoming environment where every participant is treated with dignity and has opportunities to succeed.