Social Worker
About Us Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success.
At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take.
Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits.
Join our team and help make a difference! Benefits For Full Time Employees Benefits / Perks : Tuition Assistance Program Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days / Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays) Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care) 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time) Overview The Social Worker provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, attendance outreach, and workshops to young adults and assists in implementing other aspects of the program.
He / she also Engages in extensive, collaborative work with Department of Education (DOE) teachers and administrators. Reports To : Program Director, Stevenson High School YABC Location : 1980 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, New York 10473 Hours : 35 Hours / Week;
September to June Monday -Thursday 12 : 30pm-8 : 30pm & Friday 8am-4pm July to August 8am to 4pm Salary : Social Worker - MSW - $55,000 to $62,000 Social Worker - LMSW - $58,000 to $69,227 Major Duties : Provide counseling, assessment, case management, academic planning, and attendance outreach for up to 40 or more students.
Provide Post-secondary support to our YABC students, such as college and or career planning Develop group workshops that support and enhance students’ skill development and help build on youth competencies and reachable goals.
Perform family interventions to support family engagement and participation in the school community and the lives of their youth.
Develop and maintain a resource directory for student referrals Refer youth and families to appropriate resources both within the Good Shepherd Program Network and other community organizations as appropriate.
In conjunction with GSS team and school, develop special in-school activities and events. Participate in staff / team meetings.
Provide crisis intervention as needed. Coordinate with other Good Shepherd Services team members and maintain a collaborative relationship with DOE staff.
Generate data required for statistical reporting and ensure that appropriate paperwork / database entry is completed. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications : MSW Required Bilingual English / Spanish preferred. Experience and demonstrated skill in working with youth and families required.
Prior experience in a school setting preferred. Ability to implement best practices to achieve desirable outcomes. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills. Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and / or youth development perspective.
Additional Information Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity.
We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission.
Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations.
These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.
Licensed mental health
About Us Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success.
At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take.
Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits.
Join our team and help make a difference! Benefits For Full Time Employees Benefits / Perks : Tuition Assistance Program Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days / Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays) Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care) 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time) Candidates hired in this position will work in person but will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule when program need allows Overview Reports To : SOCIAL WORK supervisor Location : 503 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Hours : 35 hours, non-exempt Job Summary : The Brooklyn Transitions Program is a specialized borough-wide prevention program for families challenged by substance use and / or mental health issues.
The Social Worker / Case Worker provides home-based, intensive, strength-based, comprehensive services using the Solution-Based Casework (SBC) framework.
Our superstar candidate is : Passionate about providing high quality services to families in child welfare A lifetime learner, continuously developing their clinical skills Dedicated to modeling strength-based, trauma-informed practice with families and colleagues.
Culturally humble with a commitment to the Good Shepherd Services mission, vision, and values Major Duties : Direct Work with Families Provide home-based and on-site individual, family, and group counseling, as well as short-term crisis intervention, including advocacy and outreach for designated caseload of eight (8) families.
Engage families immediately upon referral, at times participating in Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Child Safety Conferences.
Implement and integrate the principles and procedures of Solution-Based Casework (SBC) : assessment, family and individual level outcomes, action plans, and documentation and celebration.
Handle case-related crises with professionalism, urgency, and care, including incidents involving reports to the State Central Registry.
Conduct screenings and assessments for substance use, mental illness, and child safety and well-being, including assessing caregiver capacity, home environment and conditions, discipline methods, etc.
Integrate the practices of SBC into every counseling session. Ensure that every child has been seen and properly assessed every month.
Meet appropriate case work contacts for each phase of treatment : Initial, Baseline, and Stabilization. Represent participant needs, concerns, and perspectives at all required ACS and GSS meetings and trainings.
Administrative and Advocacy Role Collaborate closely with ACS, alcohol and other drug treatment providers, schools, medical and mental health clinics, and other resources serving family members.
Provide consultation to and collaborate with Family Workers as needed to ensure high quality services to families. Collaborate with ACS Family Services Unit (FSU) staff, Family Court Legal Services (FCLS) staff and other service providers in making safety and treatment decisions.
Attend and participate in Family Court hearings for families involved with ACS FSU. Facilitate referrals to alcohol and substance abuse treatment facilities, mental health treatment providers, and other service providers, including escorts to appointments as needed.
Actively participate in Clinical Diagnostic Team meetings (CDTs) to provide case information, updates, and assessments in order to obtain recommendations for continued case practice or case termination.
Participate in case consultation, continued SBC training, and the SBC certification process. Prepare and maintain FASP documentation, monthly statistical reports, and case work notes in adherence with agency policy.
Provide Court reports as needed to inform as to families’ progress or lack of progress in achieving outcomes. Maintain appropriate utilization of state and city databases including PROMIS and Connections, as well as other agency databases as needed.
Qualifications : Master's Degree in Mental Health Counselling Required NYS LMHC / Limited Permit preferred (Clinical Supervision offered) Child welfare experience preferred Bilingual - English / Spanish preferred Must have strong organizational, interpersonal, and counseling skills Must be able to work at least 2 evenings per week to accommodate working families’ schedules Must have strong inquiry skills and ability to seek and share internal and external best practices Must have a commitment to work from a strength based, trauma-informed & youth and family development perspective SBC trained and / or SBC certified a plus Benefits / Perks : Tuition Assistance Program Monthly MetroCards or travel reimbursement for use of personal vehicle will be provided to staff conducting home visits to families Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days / Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays) Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care) 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time) Additional Information Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity.
We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission.
Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations.
These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities.