Social Worker - Homeless Families

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Founded in 1980, Urban Resource Institute (URI) is the nation’s largest provider of domestic violence shelter and support services and a leading provider of housing and services for families experiencing homelessness. Across 24 shelters in New York City, URI provides safe housing for nearly 4,000 individuals and their pets every night and serves more than 40,000 people annually. 

URI’s work is grounded in survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care. In addition to emergency and transitional housing, URI delivers a robust continuum of Justice Initiatives—including economic empowerment, legal education and advocacy, prevention and youth programming, and abusive partner intervention—designed to break cycles of violence, instability, and poverty. URI also develops permanent affordable and supportive housing, advancing long-term pathways to safety, healing, and stability for families and communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Social Worker assesses mental and emotional functioning of residents and administers services for necessary treatment. She/he provides clinical supervision to the Case Managers, through case analysis, service planning and supervisory process. Provides direct treatment services and issues referrals on an as needed basis.

Salary: $59,000

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess and evaluate existing, new and prospective clients/families referred by NYC Department of Homeless Services.
• Develops individual living plans (ILPs) for families including all adults and children in the family composition and provides therapeutic support as needed.
• Responsible for the clinical supervision of Case Managers.
• Conducts clinical case conferences with clients in collaboration with internal staff and external providers for compliance with individual living plan goals and to address unmet needs.
• Participates in clinical caseload conferences and staff meetings.
• Responsible for crisis intervention including on-call via agency phone as needed.
• Coordinates mental health referrals
• Attend trainings and consortium meetings, e.g. with DHS and others to discuss issues pertaining to service delivery.
• Evaluates mental health status for residents on admission by completing comprehensive evaluation (CFEs)
• Coordinates mental health/psychiatric care and referral.
• Develop a resource of network social services providers.
• Develops and facilitates group meetings.
• Monitors resident records for compliance and best practices.
• Functions independently in times of facility coverage including responsibility for appropriate action in crisis situation per agency procedures.
• Regularly assess the safety and well-being of all clients
• Participate in weekly individual and group supervision with Social Work Supervisor.
• Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance and develop clinical skills.
• Function independently in time of facility coverage, including responsibility for appropriate action in crisis situation per agency procedure.
• Assist with reports and program evaluation.
• Reviews progress notes and service plans.
• Monitors client compliance
• Develops strategies for engaging individuals with trauma histories.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Three years of experience, working with the homeless population.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homeless families including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
• Familiarity with DHS regulations and DHS Cares Reporting
• Clinical experience to include the ability to make psychosocial assessments and develop and implement individual living plans.

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.