Job Title: Social Worker

Status: 9 am- 5 pm Full-time (hours may vary)

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Location: Brooklyn, NY

Hourly Range - $32.96 - $38.46

Objective:

We are seeking a dynamic and engaging Social Worker who has solid clinical knowledge and experience working with formerly homeless, mentally ill, and single adults. In addition, we work closely with individuals who may suffer from chronic illnesses, such as HIV/AIDs and/or substance abuse. The Social Worker will be expected to assist this population in stabilizing their lives, maintaining their housing stability and attaining their physical, emotional, vocational, educational, and social goals. The ideal candidate will have solid clinical knowledge as well as experience working with an individual that has been impacted by mental illness, substance abuse, legal, criminal justice, and medical issues. Additionally, the Social Worker will be passionate about helping people; be a proactive and creative problem solver; and work well both as a part of an interdisciplinary team and independently.

Position Type:

This is a full-time position with a regular daytime schedule that may include one late night to be required. Lantern staff may be asked to change their work schedules and hours depending on the operational needs of the site and the agency.

Essential Functions:

• Provide integrated counseling and case management services that effectively engage residents and promote health and wellness, personal growth, and housing stability.
• Collaborate with residents in the development of client-centered, recovery-oriented service plans that identify short and long-term goals.
• Utilize a harm reduction approach to support a diverse caseload of formerly homeless individuals around issues of mental health and substance use.
• Make referrals and serve as a liaison with various care coordination agencies, health, and mental health providers, substance use programs, and employment providers to secure services.
• Actively engage residents through regular apartment visits, community outings, and escorts to appointments as needed.
• Develop safety plans for residents and work with the team to de-escalate clients and collaboratively manage crises as they arise.
• Assist in the development and implementation of groups and programs that are appropriate for the resident's needs and foster an inclusive, respectful community.
• Develop and maintain confidential records for each resident according to the mandated schedule documenting all relevant interventions and assessments as well as correspondence with collateral services.
• Collaborate with the Leasing and Compliance team to ensure housing stability.
• Participate in staff and clinical meetings and individual supervision to ensure best practices in the performance of role responsibilities.
• Participate in a robust training program that includes training in evidenced-based models to ensure the highest level of service is provided to clients.
• Perform other job-related functions, as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Education and Experience:

• MSW or MHC required
• One year of experience working with single adults impacted by poverty, chronic homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, and/or medical issues is required.
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Highly organized and able to manage a diverse caseload of clients with diverse needs.
• Able to work well under pressure including in crisis situations and able to be flexible with work schedule when necessary.
• Track record of proactive, strength-based work with individuals and families.
• Experience with ETO, or other electronic case management systems.
• Experience working with evidence-based models, specifically Motivational Interviewing, is preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of a mental health, substance using, or chronically homeless population
• Preferred: LMSW

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Work Environment: This job operates in a supportive housing site and works with a population who experiences mental illness, addiction, disability, HIV, and other chronic illnesses.