Social Worker

Job Scope: The Social Worker will provide case management, counseling, and resource coordination for shelter clients. This includes conducting needs assessments, developing individualized service plans, and connecting clients with appropriate human service support. They facilitate group sessions to address the different needs of clients while contributing to ending homelessness in Bronx Family Network Inc. and New York City.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support and guidance for clients and the overall operations of Bronx Family Network shelters.
Focus on clients' needs and implement suitable crisis intervention resolution when needed.
Conduct and complete assessments upon admission and regularly review and update care plans.
Developing and implementing intervention plans to address client needs and goals.
Must be able to independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of clients to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the client’s problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed.
Must have knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services.
Track clients' progress, and compliance with DHS guidelines, and monitor housing placements.
Work with other services and conduct case conferencing, with parties such as outreach workers, teachers, doctors, and law enforcement, to provide comprehensive support to the client.
Coordinate services and monitor clients’ progress to ensure clients move from shelter into permanent housing and receive the necessary social service support that is needed.
Collect and compile data in accordance with DHS/BXFN standards.
Enter all appropriate case notes and data in the DHS/CARES database system.
Performs related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications:

Master’s degree in social work required from an accredited Institution.
CSW or LMSW license from the New York State Department of Education is essential and must be obtained within one year of appointment.
Familiarity with local housing resources, public benefits, and community-based services.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Case management software (e.g., CARES).
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred.