Re-Entry Social Worker

What You’ll Do

As Social Worker (LMSW) with The Women's Project (TWP), you will manage all aspects of the intake process, conduct risk/needs assessments, draft individualized service plans, provide court support/advocacy, and manage a caseload including participants with serious mental health and/or chronic substance use challenges, for cases assigned.

Your responsibilities will include:

Intake

• Manage all aspects of intake, including participant interviews and administration of needs/risk assessments tools.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with defense counsel, external social workers, and service providers to design interventions and identify referrals for women enrolled in TWP.

Service Plans

• Produce high-quality, trauma-informed individualized service plans for bail applications.

Care Coordination

• Deliver gender-responsive care coordination for a caseload of women, including the provision of referrals and support in the areas of housing, health care, mental health care, substance use treatment, government benefits, family reunification, basic needs, and more.

• Monitor participant progress and outcomes

Court Support

• Provide court support, including oral and written advocacy to judges and District Attorneys.

Crisis Intervention

• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning for participants as needed.

Documentation

• Fulfill TWP’s and funders’ documentation requirements, which include assessments, individualized service plans, progress notes, termination and transition plan summaries and/or other relevant reports and metrics.

Intern Management

• Oversee the work of 1-2 MSW interns.

Networking

• Develop relationships, resources, and referral partners throughout NYC social service community of benefit to TWP participants.

You’re a great fit for this role if you have:

• Master Of Social Work degree

• LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) or pending LMSW licensure; i.e., awaiting results of examination or reciprocity application.

• 2-4 years of experience providing services to those impacted by the criminal legal system, survivors of trauma and/or people with significant behavioral health needs.

• SIFI (or willingness to obtain certification shortly after assuming position).

• Working knowledge of NYC’s criminal legal system.

• Experience with behavioral health care planning.

• Experience using motivational interview techniques.

• Experience working with attorneys and courts (particularly in NYC) preferred.

• Knowledge of and commitment to:

• Alternatives to incarceration

• Gender-responsive and culturally competent services

• Trauma-informed care.

• Person-centered and non-judgmental language when communicating about people with criminal legal involvement, substance use disorders, and mental health challenges.

• Affirming spaces for LGBTQI+ participants

• Anti-racist principles.

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

• Ability to develop trust and rapport across diverse populations.

• Excellent judgment and composure when confronted with people in crisis.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $68,000-$71,000/yr

• Benefits

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Floating)

• Retirement plan 403(b)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Commuter Benefits

• Life/Accident insurance

• Short-term Disability Insurance

• Long-term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Who We Are

Wildcat Service Corporation ( was founded in July 1972 by visionary social entrepreneur, Herb Sturz. It was the first organization in the United States to design and implement a transitional work program for unemployed persons with criminal convictions. Each year, Wildcat continues to assist thousands of individuals overcome economic and wellness barriers by providing employment opportunities, education, health and social supports.

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Wildcat joined The Fedcap Group ( in 2011.

The Women’s Project Summary

The Women's Project (TWP) is a Wildcat community-based program aimed at securing the release of women and gender-nonconforming people held in New York City's jails and preventing the incarceration of women in New York State prisons. TWP staff provide comprehensive care coordination, court support, wellness groups, employment and education assistance, and connections to treatment and housing. TWP is funded by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to provide alternative to detention (ATD) and alternative to incarceration (ATI) services in New York City for 55 women a year.

The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.