Social Worker (Licensed) Adult Residential

Social Worker (Licensed) Adult Residential For nearly 150 years, The Jewish Board has been delivering innovative, best‑in‑class mental and behavioral health services. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families, to children, teens, and adults. That adds up to countless opportunities to use your skills, training, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. Location 620 E 13th St New York, NY 10009, US Purpose The Jewish Board’s Adult Residential Division supports Deaf, Deaf‑blind, and Hard of Hearing adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non‑judgmental, harm‑reduction approach, staff model and guide residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals, develop independent living skills, and live in a healthy and secure manner. Our work is guided by principles that underscore the critical importance of stable housing, use a culturally competent and anti‑racist lens, and respect the dignity and legitimacy of each individual’s journey. Position Overview The Social Worker is responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. Provide culturally competent and sensitive services. As part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, work closely with the division’s medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client. Key Essential Functions Client Engagement Carries a caseload of residents, and provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency mission. Completes client assessments to include intake assessments, overall client assessments, risk assessments. Evaluates and assesses clients’ functioning, and supports clients in meeting individual goals. Practices person‑centered and collaborative service planning with clients, also ensuring service plans are completed and signed by residents according to regulatory guidelines and standards. Interprets and explains agency policies and procedures to residents. Develops safety plans. Provides individual and family counseling. Makes referrals and coordinates services for clients, including but not limited to medical, mental health, substance abuse prevention and treatment. Advocates on behalf of residents with other service providers. Links residents to community‑based programs and collaborates with other service providers. May run groups under supervision. Participates in audit preparation. Other duties as assigned. Team Process Participates in weekly case conference. Participates in intake, assessment, discharge, and follow‑up conferences. Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings. May be asked to travel to off‑site meetings and trainings. Participates in planning and execution of special and holiday events. Documentation Files incident reports as appropriate. Completes regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions, including progress and informational notes. Facilitates monthly roommate meetings when appropriate. RE Competencies Excellent engagement and assessment skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as with a team. CORE Competencies Knowledge and Attributes In-depth understanding of how mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma can affect the lives of individuals in the community. Experience working with individuals living with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or trauma required. Knowledge of local and state health and human service systems and their navigation. Understanding of the demanding processes of stabilization and recovery. Commitment to working with individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, a history of trauma, and/or homelessness. Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals. Openness to approaching the work through an anti‑racist lens, engaging in continuous learning, and putting that learning into practice to support our diverse resident population. The ability to stay calm in a variety of situations, some of which may be stressful. Patience and empathy for individuals on their journey to recovery. Skills Communication: Conveys information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; practices active listening; engages residents respectfully. Self‑sufficiency and initiative: Assesses, initiates, and completes tasks independently; contributes to the organization’s mission and team’s goals; researches and pursues professional development opportunities. Interpersonal relations: Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, interacts with colleagues and residents professionally and respectfully. Problem‑solving: Analyzes situations objectively, generates or researches solutions independently. Quality assurance: Attends to detail, follows standard operating procedures, and consistently produces work of high quality. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with teams and models collaborative teamwork, takes appropriate action on constructive feedback. Organizational skills: Manages time effectively; respects deadlines; prioritizes multiple, emerging, and complex demands; demonstrates flexibility. Crisis management: Identifies situations in the environment that can evolve into a crisis, maintains calm during a crisis, has solid crisis de‑escalation skills or is willing to learn specific skills to de‑escalate a crisis. Good judgement: Manages risk and ensures safety of residents independently recognizes and acts on situations requiring intervention by a supervisor or higher authority. Education & Training Required Master’s degree in Social Work, LMSW or LCSW certification preferred. Fluent in American Sign Language required. A minimum of 1‑year experience in Human Services preferred. Additional Qualifications Willingness to work with individuals with experiences of mental illness, and substance use. Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals. Patience and understanding for the sometimes‑slow process of stabilization and recovery. Computer Skills Required Familiarity with working in Windows environment. Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software. Visual and Manual Dexterity Able to read data and documents, including spreadsheets, reports and Electronic Health Records in printed form and on computer screens. Able to input data into relevant systems. Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination. Work Environment / Physical Effort Travel in the community. Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources. Our Values Treat every person with dignity We act with respect and caring towards our clients, colleagues, and communities. Strive to be outstanding We are exceptional professionals in all that we do. Embrace each other’s differences We create a fair and inclusive environment for all. Engage individuals and families as our partners We heal our communities one person at a time through thoughtful collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr THE JEWISH BOARD