Caseworker (Full Time)

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA's Cure Violence Program works with 16 - 24 year old at risk youths who are or may have potentially been involved in street violence, community residents, businesses and community-based organizations to implement Cure Violence: The Campaign to Stop the Shooting. Cure Violence is a public health strategy to reduce and prevent shootings and killings. The program works to prevent gun violence by: 1) mediating conflicts that may end in gun violence, 2) changing the thinking of individuals who are most at risk of being victims or perpetrators of violence, and 3) working closely with a broad coalition of local partners to promote a visible community-wide message that shooting is unacceptable behavior.
Position: Social Worker
What The Social Worker Does:

Plan/Conduct family or support system meetings.
Provide on-the-spot services to Brownsville Families during MTU (Mobile Trauma Unit) Canvassing.
Screen families/victims for social services interventions.
Assist clients in attaining their goals by identifying and locating community resources for clients and by making referrals to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA.
Plan and conduct monthly workshops for BIVO participants (self-management, coping with loss, etc).
Provide a range of "instant response" services when a participant's immediate well-being and safety is threatened.
Assist clients in completing all CAMBA intake applications and forms.
In collaboration with clients, prepare initial service plans, including short-term and long-term client goals.
Act as advocate on behalf of clients and/or client families' to arrange for medical, psychiatric, educational and other tests and examinations that may disclose causes of client difficulties and indicate remedial measures.
Monitor clients' progress toward their goals via regularly scheduled telephone contact and/or face-to-face home and office visits.
Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW or LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and 2 years' experience working with urban youth (preferably in Brownsville) required. LCSW preferred.

Equally at home conversing with gang members, community activists, law enforcement personnel, and public officials.
Subject to a criminal background check and random drug testing.
No pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, child abuse or domestic violence or history thereof.
Strong knowledge of the Brownsville community.
Familiarity with Brownsville 73rd Police Precinct community challenges of teens and young adults there; Ability to work a flexible schedule including morning, evening and weekends as needed.
Must have understanding of, sensitivity and commitment to working with families of youth that have experienced gun related trau
Counselors should be prepared for various outdoor weather conditions during their regular workday.

This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.
Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.
People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.