Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position…

Position: Social Worker/ Client Care Coordinator

The Social Workers enhance existing services to include a thorough assessment of individual clients long term goals at intake and development of service plan to incorporate small achievable tasks leading to permanent housing with enrollment and/or referrals to community resources.

Jamaica Women’s Employment Shelter is a transitional shelter for women who are experiencing homelessness and are employed or deemed employable, and; referred by the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS). To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/housing

Location: 95–10 218th Street • Queens Village, NY 11429

Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid personal leave, and much more.

Minimum Qualifications:
The position requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work with current LMSW licensure, minimum of 2 years of experience with knowledge of emotional/behavioral health and mental health, , diagnostic classifications. In addition the position requires a reasonable combination of skills in the following areas: strengths based, solution focused, and person centered practice; experience working with diverse client populations.

Social Worker/ Client Care Coordinator Principal Responsibilities:
1. Conduct initial assessment for newly admitted clients within 72 hours of admission
2. Manage program record keeping, data collection for individuals in shelter.
3. Ensure that quality services and interventions are being provided and develop a system for monitoring.
4. Develop community linkages.
5. Develop and implement onsite support groups for clients.

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/about

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

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